Every summer in Ukiah when hot mid-afternoon temperatures give way to cooler evenings, Sundays in the Park free music concerts reaffirm and celebrate the soul of our community. On the lawn of beautiful Todd Grove Park you see grandparents, parents,…

"I've been gardening all my life, " Joanne Horn told me. "It runs in the family. My parents were gardeners and my sister owns a nursery! " And now Joanne grows all the herbs used by her home and body care company, AfterGlow Naturals AfterGlow…

Early every Saturday morning Charline Ford (and sometimes John) comes down the Willits grade to Ukiah and sets up her table and signs, John Ford Ranch and Here's the Beef, at the Ukiah Farmers Market. Their grass fed herd is on their ranch up the…

Nestled in Northern California's beautiful Mendocino County wine country, Tres Classique has been in business since 1985 I thank the day I discovered their balsamics at the Ukiah farmers market I not only use them regularly now but also send…

The Ukiah Farmers Market What a great place to meet friends every Saturday morning! A cup of coffee and we're walking through the tables of locally grown, fresh produce, and made goods. My husband reminded me of a scene in Argentina. Twice a…

Finding the right real estate agent need not be the hardest part of looking for or selling property. But it can be as important as any other part of the process. It will make all the difference in how the rest of the process goes. Like most…

Mendocino County has many views to offer including rugged coastlines to the west, rolling hills studded with oaks, madrones, firs, bays, serene pear orchards, and lush vineyard expanses and wineries. Our county has majestic mountains and the…

Close to town but a world away high in the western hills of Ukiah. With a superior sense of design, care, attention to details, and meticulously built, this exquisite home comes with a one-of-kind panoramic view of the Ukiah valley, at an…

As a former mortgage broker and small business owner, one who now works for a big bank that thankfully kept its nose clean through the frakus, I continue to be amazed at the stupid and ineffective laws that congress continues to try to put in place…

I've been away from ActiveRain for a while. And I've been away from the place where my first child was born. But I'm back! I love Ukiah. I feel like it is the perfect place to raise my two boys and I also love that after moving away 11 years ago,…

This beautiful custom built residence is situated on 5 acres within a gated community. Beautiful vineyard views abound. Quality exudes from every angle of this 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 3, 200 s. f. home. Including a 600 s. f. guest suite with private bath…