Joan Morris

Gold miners, immigrants and freethinkers are responsible for some of the Bay Area’s most famous treats, from sourdough bread to mai tais, cioppino and other delicacies.

Oak trees seem to be producing big crops of acorns this year, much to the delight of many creatures. Plus, young deer puzzle homeowner. Plus, young deer puzzle homeowner.

Man takes a certain pleasure in seeing the carnage, believing that water-thirsty lawns don’t have a place in times of drought. Plus, do we need to worry about brown recluse spiders?

The tortoises were among 65 animals representing 30 species, taken from a now-closed roadside animal park in Maryland. The animals had been kept in deplorable conditions, lacking medical care and a…

Hummingbirds eat a great number of ants, so reader wonders what to do about ants in the nectar. Plus, remember the woman being driving crazy by squirrels on her roof? She’s back with an updat…

Fake spiderwebs may look spooky, but they can kill birds that get entangled in them. Plus, how to stop an animal’s nighttime digging under a fence.

The devilish looking insect was loitering on the hummingbird feeder, perhaps with mayhem in mind. Plus, were do slugs come from and how do I get rid of them?

The feeders have suddenly become more popular in one woman’s backyard, but it probably won’t last much longer. Plus, discouraging honeybees from visiting hummingbird feeders.

Experts say the risk to songbirds for bird flu is minimal, and taking down feeders only necessary in a few instances. Plus, what to do about ailing hummingbird at feeder, and identifying a lizard.

Coyotes howl, bark and yip to communicate with other coyotes, sometimes as a greeting and sometimes as a warning. Plus, what was that mass of bees doing in a Cupertino yard?

Nobody’s Perfekt Dog & Cat rescue is looking for a new space and help in relocating.

Man is upset that the crows come into his yard and make a mess after feasting on peanuts and cat food in neighbor’s yard. Plus, how to keep the ants out of the cat food bowl.

Tomatoes need plenty of sun and sometimes, a helping hand in the pollination department. Plus, pruning tips for the bottlebrush shrub.

Stems and foliage on the Phygelius plant have become distorted and buds aren’t opening. What’s the best solution?

It takes time and patience, but chances are good for an eventual transformation. The key is to make your indoor space just as interesting as the outdoor one by providing lots of interesting things …