It’s tomato time
You know it’s summer when you bite into your first juicy ripe tomato. If you’re growing your own, you know once they start ripening, they don’t stop. Luckily, there are so many ways to use the bounty (besides sharing them…
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ELYSE GRAU for The Chronicle
Elyse has been writing columns for The Chronicle since 2005, on the subjects of pet care, gardening and cooking. She started writing material for The Chronicle's Emerald Valley Almanac in 2021. She has also had a number of articles published in various periodicals, such as Hobby Farms and Garden Gate. When not writing, Elyse likes to read, bake and garden. She is a past Master Gardener and a Master Food Preserver.
Understanding our five senses
Our senses enable us to navigate and make sense of our environment, but more importantly, they enable us to find food and mates, and to avoid danger. Our sense of taste and smell help us to learn what’s poisonous and…