A Note from the Editor

The natural environment is as close as our backyard. Here, Bart surveys his garden realm.

Celebrating Our Piece of the Planet

Earth Day is celebrating 50 years on April 22. It’s heartening to know that conversations about the environment have been gaining momentum for half a century. We need to be better caretakers of our planet and every bit of awareness makes a difference. I like to think that our annual Coronado Flower Show is timed perfectly with Earth Day to align with the culture of respect and love for nature.

Our features this month are focused on the beauty of nature and the environment around us. Mary Hale is the artist of our gorgeous cover image. Her landscape paintings and the flora and fauna she paints on porcelain are reflective of the beauty the local artist sees in the world.

We are also highlighting the nonprofit Emerald Keepers for the work this organization has been doing to raise awareness locally about our environment. The organization is in its infancy but has

made quite an impact already. We are also giving you a glimpse at what it takes to stage the annual Flower Show. And our monthly garden story explains floral design, one of the least understood parts of the show.

Our history section focuses on Coronado’s early days in horticulture, the Spaces feature offers guidance on bringing some nature inside, Island Girl sources sustainable products around town and Chef Clyde livens up the classic deviled egg, just in time for Easter and Passover.

As we go to print, our lives are undergoing unprecedented changes with the Covid-19 virus pandemic. Many events have been canceled with more to follow. Coronado schools announced closures, and a national emergency has been declared. Hopefully, life will soon get back to normal. In the meantime, stay well in these uncertain times.

— Leslie Crawford, Editor