July 2011

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Onions Are Bulbing

Starting now, you can harvest what you’ll eat

If you planted long-day onions this spring, you will notice that they are forming bulbs. If you accidentally planted short-day onions, you will be feasting on onion tails for the rest of summer. Right now, both long-day onions such as Copra and First Edition and day-neutral onions like Candy are producing nice large bulbs. You can start harvesting them now, but since they are not mature, they won’t store well. Harvest only what you can eat.

article – The Bay Gardener by Dr. Francis Gouin

– by Dr. Francis Gouin – 7/7/11

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No Trick of the Eyes

While the green flash of sunset it hard to spot, it is real

We usually focus on the darkened sky in this space, but these late summer sunsets provide a chance to glimpse a strange solar phenomenon. Simply called green flashes, these are bursts of light as the sun crosses the horizon line. Those who’ve seen it describe a green-colored, flame-like burst as the sun winks from sight. Perhaps you’ve already witnessed it and chalked it up to your eyes playing tricks.

article – Sky Watch by J. Alex Knoll

– by J. Alex Knoll – 7/7/11

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Murphy Found

Dear Bay Weekly: I wrote to you over three weeks ago, when we were desperate for help to find our cat, Murphy, who was missing as of about June 5. I could not have asked for a more supportive and caring response.

article – Correspondence

– by Colleen Sabo – 7/7/11

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Cars 2

A southern-fried catastrophe ruins Pixar’s stellar run at the top of animation.

After 16 years of producing the most lauded animation in the film industry, Pixar has earned the blind trust of critics and audiences alike. This is why the horrible, thoughtless cash grab of Cars 2 seems like such a betrayal. It’s like finding out your favorite uncle secretly enjoys kicking puppies.

article – Movie Reviews

– by Diana Beechener – 7/7/11

classified – Sailboats

1973 ocean-going 41' Gulfstar

1973 ocean-going 41' Gulfstar Sloop. New bottom paint, batteries. One owner since 1978. Radar, autopilot, windlass, roller-furling, $35,000. 301-855-6030.