The fire in March tore through the club house destroying everything, leaving only the charred remains of what was to be the makings of a new Spring Season for the Pinal Little League. Rows of new bats, gloves, cleats and catchers masks stored in the club house awaiting the start …
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To say gardening in Globe-Miami is easy would be a lie. Our soil is a challenge, as is the heat. Yet it is not terribly difficult, either, nor should it be left to only those who have a "green thumb". It just requires a little TLC and trial and error. Take it from some of Globe-Miami's most dedicated growers - they're the ones you see selling at the Globe-Miami Farmers Market every year.
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Plants, like people, gain notoriety because of specific qualities that we can’t ignore. Attractive, dangerous, irritating, or seductive, certain plants can alter your life for better or for worse. The globemallow, also known as sore-eye mallow (mal de ojos in Spanish), can do both at the same time. Everyone seems …
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During its reign, the Old Dominion mine, which sits in the hills overlooking highway 60 and Globe, was the major employer of this area. Though it still pumps water to the Pinto Valley mine about six miles away, things look a lot different at the Old Dominion these days. An …
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I bought a bunch of produce from the Peter Bigfoot and the Reevis Mountain folks when they were in town a little over a week ago. Along with fresh kale and greens, I got a flat of beautiful persimmons. These fall/winter fruits, native to China, are absolutely delicious and sweet. …
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After thirty-plus years in this business I can say I know a little bit about a lot of things, and have some stories to show for it.
Read More »The following letter was written by Don Shields, who has been channeling the former Governor and, as you will see below, bears a striking resemblance. He performs all over the State and has done extensive research into the life and times of the Governor. He performed during the Historic Home …
Read More »Growing up in the Midwest or on the East Coast you could easily believe in your innate ability to grow things. Everyone back East it seems is blessed with a green thumb. Homes are filled with healthy house plants and prolific back yard gardens. Gardening it seems takes little skill …
Read More »" Going to a plant-based, whole-foods diet is all about optimal nutrition. Some friends have raised their eyebrows and questioned, 'Isn't a balanced diet, and eating all of the food groups in moderation a good plan?' We say, do the research! The 'balanced diet' most of us have come to accept as gospel, raises serious nutritional concerns. Our attempts to 'moderate' were never very successful. Like the typical New Years Resolution, we drifted right back to our old eating patterns. So, for us, a big commitment was necessary. A person has to be ready for this sort of change ---- it probably requires a transformational way of thinking about food. But, it is truly empowering. We are 100% convinced that a person can transform his/her health and life by committing to a plant-based, whole-food diet. Jim Moss, Local Business Owner/ Converted to Plant-Strong/Whole Foods diet in 2012
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Cities outgrew them long ago and towns have over looked them in a rush to attract box stores and strip malls. Yet memories of a time when the main streets of our childhood literally held the lifeblood in the community is one reason why nearly 30 years ago the National …
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