eucalyptusmagazine.comeucalyptusmagazine.com

Festive libations for the holidays

rainwater harvestingCapturing water for a year-round supply

greenhotelsOvernight stays that are easy on the planet

holiday gift guide

organic and local

bay area life Vibrant HealtH eco-liVing issue 14 FREE

SOCIALIZE�WITH�US...

SHOP GREEN. DISCOVER.

SAN�FRANCISCONOV�6�- 7

L

IVE

MUS

IC! •

ORGANIC & LOCAL FOOD! • HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS!

SOCIAL JUSTICE • ECOLOGICAL BALANCE • SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY

JOINTHE

FUN

RECEIVE�

FREE�

TICKETS�

VISIT THEBRIGHTGREENLIFESTYLE STAGE!AND THEO ORGANICSKITCHENSTAGE!

WHEN YOU VISIT YOUR SF NISSAN

DEALERS!

®

Issue 14

21 a gift from the sky:Rainwaterharvestingby erica goss

Departments 6 grown local: Kiwis10 Healing foods:Pumpkins

In Every Issue 3 publisher’s note27 resource guide28 tidbits

On the Cover16 organic and local: Festive

libationsfortheholidaysby desiree Hedberg

Features

14 gift guide: Eucalyptusfindstheperfectpresentsby ann marie brown

18 green Hotels: Overnightstaysthatareeasyontheplanetby lisa francesca

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|1

Cover: organic wine at

Kathryn Kennedy winery,

photographed by lane

Johnson. This page: san

francisco’s mclaren

park, photographed by ed

brownson

Eucalyptus istheSanFranciscoBayArea’sresourceforgreen

andhealth-consciouslifestyles.Throughourprintandonline

publications,weshareknowledgeandinspireourreadersto

celebratetheirhealth,supportlocalbusinessesandsurrounding

communities,andprotecttheenvironmentwelivein.

Ineachedition,weprofileasuccessfulcompanyorindividual

providerwithinthehealth,wellness,andeco-industries,and

provideinformationonlocalproductsandservicesthatsupport

healthyandeco-friendlylifestyles.

ThismagazineisnamedEucalyptusbecauseweadmirethe

tree’shealingproperties.Itsleavesandbarkhavebeenusedfor

medicinalpurposesforthousandsofyears.Wealsoappreciate

itsadaptabilityandhardiness,asevidencedbyitsabilitytothrive

despitebeingtransplantedfaracrosstheglobefromitsnative

homeofAustralia.

ADVERTISEANDGROWYOURBUSINESS

Reachouraffluent,well-educated,environmental-and

health-consciousreaderswhoareeagerlyseekingresourcesthat

willimprovetheirhealth,well-being,andsustainability.Formore

information,pleasecontactusat408.335.4778or

info@eucalyptusmagazine.com.

DISTRIBUTION

Eucalyptus Magazineisafreepublicationsupportedsolelybyour

advertiserswithawidedistributionthroughouttheBayArea.To

findEucalyptus Magazineatalocationnearyou,contactusat

408.335.4778orinfo@eucalyptusmagazine.com.Letusknowif

youwouldlikecopiesplacedatyourplaceofbusiness.

Pleasesupportouradvertisersbylettingthemknowyousaw

theminthispublication.

Inkeepingwithourconcernfortheenvironment,Eucalyptus

Magazineisprintedonrecycledpaperusing10%post-consumer

wastewithSoySealapprovedinks.

MISSIONMichaEla MaREkPublisherandFounderpublisher@eucalyptusmagazine.com

EDiTORialEditorAnnMarieBrown

Contributing WritersLisaFrancescaEricaGossDesireeHedbergAshleyHowardAparnaPrakash

CopyeditorErinSoto

DESiGN aND PRODUcTiONDesignerGregSilva

Photo Editor and PhotographerLaneJohnson

Production ManagerDianaRussell

aDvERTiSiNG SalESRebeccaCamposMichaelaMarek

cONTacT15559UnionAvenue,Suite215LosGatos,CA95032Phone866.797.6570,Fax408.877.7303info@eucalyptusmagazine.comwww.eucalyptusmagazine.com

Subscriptionrate$24.00peryearAdvertisingratesonrequest

Volume2,Issue2

EUCALYPTUS

©2010byEucalyptus Magazine.EucalyptusisaregisteredtrademarkintheU.S.PatentandTrademarkOffice.Allrightsreserved.Somepartsofthismagazinemaybereproducedwithwrittenpermissiononly.Wewelcomeyourideas,articles,andfeedback.Althougheveryprecautionistakentoensureaccuracyofpublishedmaterials,Eucalyptus Magazinecannotbeheldresponsibleforopinionsexpressedorfactssuppliedbyitsauthors.Wedonotnecessarilyendorseproductsandservicesadvertised.Alwaysconsultaprofessionalproviderforclarification.

2|Issue14

Anddon’tforgettotoasttotheNewYearwithaglassof

Californiaorganicwineorbeer.Readaboutsomeofourlocal

winemakersandbeerbrewersandfindoutwheretobuytheir

eco-friendlyelixirsonpage16.

FromourEucalyptusfamilytoyours,Iwouldliketowish

youhealth,happiness,andprosperityinthecomingyear.

MICHAELAMAREKPublisherandFounder

PUBLISHER@EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM

Ihavedecidedtotakeadifferentapproachtothe

holidaysthisyear.Insteadofbuyinglast-minutegifts

atbig-boxstores,Iamplanningaheadandpurposely

buyinggiftsthatsupportlocalbusinessandour

communities.OnNovember6and7,IwillattendtheGreen

FestivalinSanFrancisco,wheretherewillbemorethan350

exhibitorsshowcasinganythingandeverythingthatrelatesto

health,wellness,andgreenliving.IamsureIwillfindmany

uniquetreasuresforthepeopleonmyholidayshoppinglist.

Asyouplanforyourholidays,IhopethisissueofEucalyp-

tus Magazinewillprovideyouwithsomeusefulideasfor

shopping,partying,andmanaginganinfluxofguests.Perhaps

ourgiftguideonpage14canbealittleinspirationforyouto

spendwiselyandlocally,withasustainablepurpose.

Or,ifyouhaveout-of-townvisitorscoming,perhapsyou’ll

encouragethemtostayatoneofourlocalgreenhotels

(page18).Thesearewonderfulplacesthatmakeaneffortto

carefortheenvironmentasmuchastheycareabouttheir

guests’comfort.

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|3

pu

bli

sh

er

’s n

ote

la

ne

Jo

Hn

so

n

• A retail store and education center dedicated to back and body health

• Healthy workstyle products and ergonomic designs

• Complete core fi tness products for balance, strength and fl exibility

• Essential massage tools to keep you at peak performance

• Health and wellness seminars and classes

Bringing Healthy Back!

• Relax in Zero Gravity comfort and style

• Human Touch Perfect Chair and Massage Chairs

We’ve Got Your Back in Downtown Los Gatos (behind Forbes Mill Steakhouse)

114 Royce Street, Suite A • Los Gatos, CA 95030 • www.Back2Active.com

• Core Fitness Products, Yoga & Pilates Accessories

• Beginner Classes

• Meet experts in health, fi tness and back care at our weekly seminars

• Relax and enjoy monthly acoustical music sessions

RELAX STRENGTHEN REPAIR

408.395.1122

4|Issue14

Current Moves is proud to offer the highest quality light electric vehicles available including:• electric bicycles and bicycle conversion kits• lightweight, compact & portable electric scooters

Great for:• cruising around town• a little assistance for those steep hills• lessening your impact on the environment

www.currentmoves.com

416 W. San Carlos St.San Jose, CA 95110

408-931-6666

100% Electric Transportation

How far will you go? Come in and see.

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|5

Lorraine LawsonFine Arts

Specializing in Site-Specific Original Abstract Paintings Now offering creativity classes at my new studio

2075 South Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CAwww.onefineartist.com (408) 838-3533

Bellizzi Tree Service

� Emergency Tree Repair & Storm Damage 24/7� Tree Trimming� Tree Shaping� Tree Removal

� Stump Grinding� Tree Aeration� Aerial Work

� Tractor Work� Solar Panel Cleaning

� A Certifi ed Green Business� Biodiesel Fueled

� Owner Operated, Fully Insured

Chris Bellizzi www.bellizzitree.com

(408) 626-7048

Call for your free estimate today!

California Contractor License #66887

Kiwi is the name for both a flightless bird in new zealand and a fuzzy,

russet-brown fruit with a bright green interior. the kiwifruit, native to

the yangtze river valley in china, is well loved around the world for

its tangy, sweet flavor, and favored by nutritionists for its high

vitamin c content.

although many think of the kiwi as somewhat exotic, these super fruits are

grown locally on the san mateo coast at coastways ranch, one of five

locations owned and operated by swanton berry farm. from november to

January, you can visit the ranch and pick kiwis right off the vine.

coastways ranch grows the new zealand Hayward variety of kiwis, a

cultivar known for its hardiness. but its parent company, swanton berry

farm, is better known for its berry crops. considered to be the first organic

strawberry farm in california, swanton berry farm also produces olallieber-

ries, blackberries, and a variety of vegetables.

sandy brown, one of 10 partners who own and operate swanton berry

farm, said the decision to grow kiwis was made when they began leasing

additional land at coastways ranch, just across from año nuevo state park,

in december 2003.

“Kiwis chose us. when we began leasing coastways ranch, the kiwi vines

had already been established.”

similar to grape vines, the woody kiwi vines are staked for support. brown

says that kiwis grow best in “moist but well-drained

soil” and that the vines are “drip-irrigated during dry

months and rain fed when possible.”

coastways ranch has been certified organic since

2007. to make sure that the kiwi vines’ soil remains

fertile and productive, brown says the farmers engage

in various methods such as “crop rotation and cover

cropping to build healthy soil, planting buffers as

pest-control and erosion prevention, and minimizing

external inputs.” the farmers also maintain beehives

for honeybees, which aid in pollinating the kiwis.

even though the pick-your-own kiwi season at

coastways ranch falls in the middle of winter, brown

says the kiwis have “a group of dedicated fans” who

come to pick the fruit regardless of the weather. to

take part, call 831.469.8804 for an update on the kiwi

crop, or stop in at coastways ranch on Highway 1, 36

miles south of Half moon bay and 21 miles north of

santa cruz.

To read more stories about locally grown food,

please see www.eucalyptusmagazine.com.

kiwisonthecoastPick your own Chinese super fruit /// by aparna prakash

6|Issue14

gr

ow

n l

oc

al

le

ft

: r

ob

er

t m

ar

eK

; r

igH

t:

da

Vid

Ve

rn

on

/is

to

cK

pH

ot

o

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|7

•

that showsConfidenceMercury Removal

Digital X-rays

Crowns - one appointment

Implants

Dr. Douglas Larson

Campbell, CA

408.374.6160

www.DougLarsondds.com

T he Smile S pec i ali st sVeronica Sonja Dr Doug Melita Danelle Dawn

Organic Vegan Restaurant

BE

VE

G.

GO

GR

EE

N 2

SA

VE

TH

E P

LA

NE

TMeat- Free Monday.

1 5% OFF

with this ad on Meat - Free Mondays only.*

Vegetarian HouseOrganic Vegan Restaurant

520 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95112408.292.3798 | www.VegetarianHouse.us

* OffEr ExpirES DECEmbEr 31, 2010 OffEr VAliD On mOnDAyS Only.

OffEr nOt VAliD witH Any OtHEr OffErS

Celebrate

8|Issue14

Drs. Christina Fantino and Robert Dyer

Let Our Family Take Care of Yours

(408) 395-1121www.oakmeadowdental.com

Joinus onFacebook!

Now accepting

new patients

Most insurances accepted

Lase

r

Im

plan

t Den

tistr

y

N

itrou

s

Family Dentistry Teeth Whitening Cosmetic Dentistry

Beautiful, Serene Setting CDA + ADA Members

Invisalign® Veneers Children’s Dentistry

“Where Western Medicine Embraces Eastern

Traditions”

Come by and tour our state of the art veterinary hospital in Los Gatos! We offer comprehensive veterinary services,

including wellness/preventative care.

We also offer integrative veterinary care, combining conventional medicine with alternative therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic, nutritional counseling,

dietary supplements and herbal remedies.

Dr. Hilary Wheelerwww.thewholepetvet.com

(408) 402-3071

325 Los Gatos Saratoga Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|9

Fat Loss ChallengeThe easiesT weighT you will finally lose!

Join us on Monday, Jan. 17th at 7:00 p.m.

Energize • Feel great • Make permanent changes

Diane Fukuda, owner of HealthE Solutions is highly successful with clients! She will help you succeed!

408-460-9535www.HealthEsolutions.org

Diane Fukuda

10|Issue14

he

ali

ng

fo

od

s

pH

ot

og

ra

pH

by

du

Ša

n z

ida

r/i

st

oc

Kp

Ho

to

the pumpkin is the vegetable icon of autumn, and can

serve as much more than a filling for your favorite

holiday pie. pumpkins and their seeds were a cel-

ebrated food of the native americans, who cherished

them for their nutritional and medicinal properties. today, the

pumpkin is ranked as a top nutritional superstar.

although they are 90 percent water, pumpkins offer an

array of disease-fighting, nutritional, and healing benefits.

the flesh of the pumpkin is full of powerful antioxidants such

as carotenoids, lutein, and zeaxanthin. antioxidants work to

maintain health by neutralizing free radicals, the harmful

byproducts of daily living. antioxidants also help to strength-

en our immune system by binding with free radicals before

they can damage our cells.

pumpkins are also loaded with vital elements such as zinc,

fiber, and iron. zinc heals wounds, acts as an astringent, and

may help in the treatment of pesky skin conditions. fiber

protects our hearts and promotes regular bowel function, plus

it makes us feel full after eating. iron gives us life, carrying

oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

the seeds of the pumpkin are just as nutritious as the flesh.

pumpkin seeds are nutritional powerhouses, full of protein

and bursting with b vitamins. age-old remedies suggest that

pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, help to eliminate

intestinal parasites, clean blood vessels, stimulate kidney

activity, and even serve as a remedy for hair loss. there is

some evidence that eating pumpkin seeds can reduce

cholesterol levels and the risk of various cancers and inflam-

matory ailments, including sclerosis, arthritis, and acne.

the flesh and seeds of the pumpkin can serve as the base

for many dishes. pumpkin puree is low in calories, high in fiber,

and can be made into a naturally sweet treat. it can be blended

into a smoothie, spread on top of your toast, or even used as a

moisturizing face mask to pamper your skin. in cookbooks and

on the internet, recipes abound for pumpkin soup, pumpkin

pudding, and pumpkin bread. pumpkin seeds can be roasted

and eaten as a simple savory snack, or they can be sprinkled

on sautéed vegetables or salads for an added crunch. you can

also grind pumpkin seeds with fresh spices, then add herbs,

olive oil, and lemon juice for a delicious salad dressing.

pumpkinsFall’s healthiest food /// by ashley howard

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|11

We are an eco-friendly, full-service fireplace and barbecue store. We offer solutions for everything

from fireplace inserts and from fireplace inserts and custom mantels to portable

outdoor kitchens.

408.452.1114

(877) 877-9121 WWW.VITACLAYCHEF.COM

Your Recipe for Healthy Living!Here’s the secret to rice like you’ve never had

before…Cooking with unglazed organic clay pots bringsout real nutrition, great flavors and what’s more- it preserves the nutrients for your good health!

-Good Housekeeping Magazine

“TOP-RATED SLOW COOKER” AWARD

Offering the latest in cold laser therapy for the treatment of soft tissue and joints:

— Non-surgical treatment

— Improved healing time

— Immediate increase in fl exibility and reduction in pain and infl ammation

www.LGLaser.com751 Blossom Hill Road, #A1 Los Gatos, CA 95032

(408) 358-8180DR. CHARLES GOODMAN CHIROPRACTOR

Los GatosLaser Therapy

Expires 12/31/10

12|Issue14

Our pharmacists and professional practitioners offer personalized health care advice every day, free of charge.

Pharmaca offers traditional pharmacy services, high- quality vitamins and supple- ments, and natural beauty products all in one place.

All you have to do is ask.

Come in and feel better today! Cynth ia, Pharmacist

RECEIVE A $30 GIFT COUPON WHEN YOU TRANSFER YOUR PRESCRIPTION*

*See store for details.

LOS GATOS54 N SANTA CRUZ AVE | 408.395.1231

pharmaca.com

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|13

14|Issue14

Local Art//Supportlocalartistsby

buyingtheirone-of-a-kindartinstead

ofmeaninglessgiftsatbigboxstores.Eachpurchasehelps

tosupporteachartistandkeeptheartsaliveintheBay

Area.PicturedhereareayellowvasemadebyBerkeley

artistHollyWallaceandhand-painted,recycledbutton

necklacebyPaloAltoartistJudithContent.From$15-$350

atthePaloAltoArtCenter,650.329.2366.

Asian Accents//Support

ourlocaleconomyby

buyingfromsmall,innovativemerchantslike

GreenDesignonTheAlamedainSanJose,a

shopshowcasingBuddhastatuary,bubbling

fountains,andexoticindoorandoutdoor

plants.Avisittothistropicalboutiqueislike

anhour-longvacationtoSoutheastAsia,

completewithhumidairandchirpingbirds.

Thischarminggardenlockisimportedfrom

Thailand.Pricesvary;408.971.4089or

www.greendesignplantscape.com.

PlanToys//Achild’simaginationisakaleidoscopicplace.Thewinnerofnumerousawardsforingenuityintoy

making,PlanToysmakestoysoutofdurable,eco-friendly,organic,recycledrubberwood.Everytoyisdesigned

toencouragechildrentousetheirimaginationswhiledevelopingtheirmotorskills.Choicesincludetheteaset(pictured),a

dancingalligator,ortheAfricananimalscollection.$20-$40atTinyTotsBabyBoutiqueinCampbellorwww.plantoys.com.

adorn

lock

gift guideeucalyptus

by ann marie brown

play

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|15

la

ne

Jo

Hn

so

n

Windmill//Turnthepowerofthe

windintoafunlearningproject.The

GreenScienceWindmillGeneratorKitusesahands-on

approachtoteachkidsaboutrenewableenergy.Your

childconstructsapint-sizedwindmillusingthekit’s

propellerandasmallmotor,plusarecycledplastic

bottle.Setitoutsideandwhenthewindblows,the

windmillcreatesenoughpowertogenerateasmall

LEDlight.$15atTheTechMuseumStoreinSanJose.

Life Factory Bottles//Bidfarewellto

themetallictasteofyouraluminum

waterbottleandthatpeculiarlingeringodorofyour

plasticone,too.LifeFactorybottlesaremadeofglass

andfreefromharmfulBPAchemicals.Thescratch-free,

dishwasher-safebottlesarewrappedinacolorfulsilicone

sleevethatmakesthemhardtobreak,evenifyoudrop

them.$22atwww.lifefactory.com.

Spa Basket from Pharmaca//Treatyourmanfromtheinside

outbyreusingoneofthoseemptygiftbasketslurkinginyour

closet.Loaditupwithnaturalbodyproductsforhisinside(greens,omega-3capsules,

andmulti-vitamins)andhisoutside(shampoo,conditioner,andmusclemassageoil).

About$70atPharmacaIntegrativePharmacyinLosGatosor www.pharmaca.com.

make

drink

thrive

Serendipity//In2009,theCederquistfamilyofSanta

Cruzturnedtheirloveofhome-grownfruitintoabusiness.

Theirpreserves,spreads,andsaucescontainnoartificialflavors,

colors,sweeteners,orpreservatives.Spreadalittlepeachjamontoast,

sprinkleyoursaladwithfruit-infusedvinegar,orusethecognac-or

brandy-flavoredjamsindesserts.Giftboxesare$20-$30atfarmers’

marketsandNewLeafMarketsorwww.serendipityspreads.com.

eat

16|Issue14

organic and localfestive libations

for the holidaysby desiree hedberg // photographs by lane johnson

holidaytime,traditiondictatesthatwepairan

elaboratemealwithaspecialglassofwineor

beer.Buttomakeourcelebrationsevenmore

meaningful,whatifwechosetobuyanddrinkonlybever-

agesmadewithorganicingredientsorproducedby

sustainablefarmingpractices?

Forpeopleinthebusinessofwineandbeerproduction,

themotivationtogoorganicisoftenmoreaboutpersonal

valuesthanmakingaprofit.DanielDelGrande,ownerand

brewerofBisonBrewinginBerkeley,says,“WhenIfirst

heardthattherewasorganicgrainavailableformaking

beer,Ithought,‘Well,that’sano-brainer.’Igotothefarmers’

marketeverySundaytobuymostlyorganicvegetables.Why

aren’tmybusinessvaluesequaltomypersonalvalues?”

Winemaker Marty

Mathis stands with

a fowl friend among

the cabernet

grapes used in the

Kathryn Kennedy

Estate Cabernet.

organically grown

cabernet grapes

This 2007 Kathryn

Kennedy Estate Cabernet

wears the label “made with

organically grown grapes”

at

Followinghisheartandhispalate,in2002DelGrande

madetheswitchtousingorganichopsinBison’sbeer.Del

Grandesaysthatifconsumersbuyorganicbeer,thenhe

placesmoreorderstothefarmersfororganichops,andthe

farmersareencouragedtogroworganically.Inthisway,

eachpurchaseoforganicbeersupportsorganicfarming.

Anotherwell-knownlocalorganicbeerbrewerisEmily

Thomas,whowithherhusbandco-ownsSantaCruz

MountainBrewinginSantaCruz.“It’salwaysbeenimportant

inmyfamilytoeatorganicfoodsandsupportorganic

farming.ItwasthewayIwasraised.Sowhenwestarted

brewing,myhusbandandIalwaysusedorganicmaterials

andingredients,”saysThomas.

Sheaddsthatthehopsusedtomakebeerareoneofthe

mostpesticide-riddenofallcrops.Gettingaccesstoa

consistentsupplyoforganichopscanbedifficult,but,

Thomassays,“Welikethechallenge.”

Somewinemakersalsoseethevalueinorganicfarming

practices.KathrynKennedyEstateVineyardinSaratogawas

recentlyawarded“certifiedorganic”status.MartyMathis,

winemakerandowner,says,“Partofadoptingorganic

viticulturepracticesistoadoptotherorganictechniques,

likecomposting,biodiversity,andintegratedpestmanage-

ment.Thosepracticesthatwe’veimplementedoverthelast

fiveyearsarestartingtoshownoticeabledifferencesin

thevineyard.”

OneofthemostsignificantmeasuresMathishasenacted

isusingnaturalpredatorsinstead // ConTinuED on PAgE 24

Emily Thomas,

co-owner of Santa

Cruz Mountain

Brewing, works

the bar and chats

with customers.

an empty santa

cruz mountain

brewing growler,

which can be refilled

with organic beer

Encouraging

advice to keep

your friend-

ships strong

at the Santa

Cruz Mountain

Brewing bar

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|17

green hotels

overnight stays that are easy on the planet // by lisa francesca

18|Issue14

ma

rK

ad

am

s;

op

po

sit

e:

co

ur

te

sy

tH

e c

yp

re

ss

Ho

te

l;

co

ur

te

sy

tH

e V

al

en

cia

Ho

te

l s

an

ta

na

ro

w

saige aronson

(left) and Valerie

cheatham (right) get

a feel for goat fur.

Avatar Hotel in Santa Clara

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|19

youreviewyourholiday“to-do”list,afew

challengesarise.YourcousinsfromSeattle

willonlypatronizeenvironmentallyconscious

establishments,andyourasthmaticauntfrom

NewJerseyneedsanallergen-freeplaceto

breatheeasyaftervisitingyourcats.Thisisoneholidaydilemmathat

iseasilysolved:TheBayAreaishometoawiderangeofeco-friendly

hotelsthatwillkeepeveryone’smoodmerry.

TheCaliforniaGreenLodgingProgram,managedbytheStateof

CaliforniaDepartmentofGeneralServices,listsmorethan200

greenhotelsthroughoutCalifornia(www.dgs.ca.gov/travel).Tobea

partoftheprogram,hotelsmustperformanumberofenvironmen-

talactionsfromachecklistofstandardsforconservingresources,

preventingpollution,andminimizingwaste.Thesestandardsinclude

measuressuchasinstallingwater-efficientfixturesinguestrooms,

purchasingandusingnontoxiccleaningproducts,reducingelectric-

ityuse,andrecycling.IntheSouthBayandPeninsulaalone,more

than40hotelshavebeencertifiedbytheGreenLodgingProgram.

The Cypress HotelinCupertino(www.thecypresshotel.com),a

partoftheKimptonhotelchain,isamemberoftheGreenLodging

ProgramandalsoaSantaClaraCountygreen-certifiedhotel.The

hotel’seco-friendlypracticesincludestockingguestroomswith

in-roomrecyclingbins;providingguestswithorganiccoffee,tea,

andsnacks;andcleaningroomsandlinenswitheco-certified

cleaningsupplies.“Environmentallypreferable”winesareofferedat

theeveningwinehour,andthehotel’sParkPlaceRestaurantserves

sustainableseafooddishesinaccordancewiththeMontereyBay

Aquarium’sSeafoodWatchprogram.Allunusedandpartiallyused

bathamenities(shampooandothertoiletries)aredonatedtolocal

communityprograms.Guestswhodrivehybridvehiclesreceive

discountedparkingrates.

Dolce Hayes MansioninSanJose(www.dolce-hayes-mansion-

hotel.com)combinestheeleganceofoldSanJosewiththe

innovativesustainabilitystrategiesofagreeningSiliconValley.

ListedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,therenovated

SpanishColonialRevival-stylemanorhouseisfurnishedwith

energy-efficientappliancesandlightbulbs.Thehotel’srestaurant

serveslocalandsustainablefoodandprovidesbiodegradable

containersfor“to-go”meals.A“GreenTeam”ofstaffmembers

monitorsthehotel’senvironmentalpracticesandcoordinatesstaff

involvementinlocalenvironmentalprojects.Thehotelalsoutilizes

eco-friendlycommerciallaundryanddrycleaningservices;uses

onlynon-toxic,environmentallyfriendlypaint;andmaintainsa

vegetableandherbgarden.A“noidling”policyprohibitslimou-

sines,taxicabs,buses,anddeliverytrucksfromidlingtheirengines

whileontheproperty.

Nearby,theValencia Hotel Santana RowinSanJose(www.

hotelvalencia-santanarow.com)usesanozonelaundryprocessto

savewater,gas,andelectricitywhenlaunderingguests’sheetsand

towels.Itsguestroomshavelow-flowtoiletsandshowerheads,as

wellasbiodegradablekeycards.Thehotelhasalsobannedall

Styrofoam(polystyrene)products,andusesbiodegradablefood

containersinstead.

LocatedthroughouttheSiliconValley,theJoiedeVivrefamilyof

boutiquehotels(www.jdvhotels.com)incorporatesenvironmental

sustainabilityintoitscorebusinessoperationsthroughconserva-

The Cypress Hotel in Cupertino The Valencia Hotel Santana Row in San Jose

As

tion,wastereduction,guestandemployeeeducation,andpartner-

ingwithenvironmentallyfriendlybusinesses.JoiedeVivre’s

propertiesincludeMountainView’sHotel Avante,Sunnyvale’s

Domain HotelandWild Palms Hotel,SantaClara’sAvatar Hotel,

SanJose’sMoorpark Hotel,andtheHotel Los gatos.

Farthernorth,theStanford Terrace inninPaloAlto(www.

stanfordterraceinn.com),amemberofboththeSantaClaraGreen

BusinessProgramandthePaloAltoGreenBusinessProgram,calls

itselfPaloAlto’s“FirstGreenHotel.”LocatednearStanford

University,theinnstarteditseco-friendlypracticesnearly20years

agobyplacingrecyclingbinsthroughouttheproperty.Today,95

percentofthechemicalsusedforcleaningarenon-toxic,andeach

guestroom’sbathamenitiesarebiodegradableandcruelty-free.

Thehotel’scroissantsandpastriescomefromPastrySmartinPalo

Alto,theonlyAmericanHumaneCertifiedbakeryintheUnited

States.(Thiscertificationensuresthatthefarmanimalsusedto

makethedairyproductsandeggsinPastrySmart’sproductswere

humanelytreated.)Inadditiontousinglow-flowtoilets,energy

efficientlightbulbs,andrecycledpaperproducts,thehotel

purchasesrenewableenergyfromthecityofPaloAlto.Tenofthe

inn’sguestroomshavespecialairandwaterfiltersinstalledfor

guestswhoaresensitivetotheenvironment.Thehotel’sheated

saltwaterpooldoesnotcontainchlorine.

PaloAltoisalsohometotheCrowne Plaza Cabaña Hotel(www.

cppaloalto.crowneplaza.com),oneofonlyahandfulofCalifornia

hotelspoweredbysolarenergy.Thehotelhasitsown“solarfarm‚”

whichproduces20percentofitsenergyneeds.

OntheSanMateocoast,theoceano Hotel and SpainHalfMoon

Bay(www.oceanohalfmoonbay.com)featuresorganicbamboo

linens,allergy-freemattresses,chemical-freeroomcleaning,an

ozonelaundryfacilityusingbiodegradablecleaningproducts,

low-wattagelightingindoorsandoutdoors,andpreferredparking

forguestswhodrivelow-emittingandfuel-efficientvehicles.

20|Issue14

cl

oc

Kw

ise

fr

om

to

p l

ef

t:

co

ur

te

sy

st

an

fo

rd

te

rr

ac

e i

nn

; c

ou

rt

es

y d

ol

ce

Ha

ye

s m

an

sio

n;

co

ur

te

sy

cr

ow

ne

pl

az

a c

ab

aÑ

a H

ot

el

; c

ou

rt

es

y b

ar

de

ss

on

o

the four-star Orchard Garden hotel in san

francisco (www.theorchardgardenhotel.com)

was the first california hotel to receive leed

certification by the united states green

building council. built from the ground up

with sustainable materials, the hotel is

adorned with art from locally renowned

artists. its onsite eatery, roots, was named

san francisco’s best organic restaurant in

2009 by San Francisco Weekly.

also leed-certified, the Gaia Napa valley

hotel in american canyon (www.gaianapaval-

leyhotel.com) boasts more than 100 green

features, including solar electric systems,

passive heating and cooling strategies, a

lagoon for native aquatic birds, an ozone

laundry system, dual-flush toilets, waterless

urinals, and zero-Voc (volatile organic

compound) paint finishes.

The Bardessono hotel in yountville (www.

bardessono.com) was constructed with

reused materials, including limestone from

an old wine cellar. an underground well

system heats and cools the guest rooms,

which feature recyclable, organic, or

green-certified furnishings. guests are

allowed complimentary use of the hotel’s

lexus hybrid vehicle.

Green Hotels Farther AfieldThe Bardessono Hotel in Yountville

Crowne Plaza Cabaña Hotel in Palo Alto

Dolce Hayes Mansion in San Jose

Stanford Terrace inn in Palo Alto

agiftfromtheraInwatEr harvEstIng // by ErICa gOss

PhOtOgraPhs by lanE jOhnsOn

sky

JimandCarolynBowen’s

santa cruz mountains property is healthy and green year-round,

yet the couple uses no purchased water or private well water for

irrigation during the summer months. rainwater, collected and

stored during the winter, makes the bowens’ plants thrive.

“i planted a park, not a garden,” bowen says. with a view of

monterey bay, the two-acre property includes Japanese gardens,

a large pond, and several pear trees. rain runoff from the roof of

the bowens’ house is stored in seven 5,000-gallon tanks, then

distributed through their irrigation system.

the bay area’s mediterranean climate, with drought-like

summers that typically provide less than one inch of rain from may

to october, force us to rely heavily on stored water purchased from

our public utilities. yet water literally falls from the sky onto our

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|21

Homeowner and rainwater harvester Jim

Bowen raises a glass of crystal-clear water

poured from the tap on his storage tanks.

homesandyardseverywinter.Seekingindependencefromrising

watercostsandtheever-presentthreatofshortages,someBay

Areahomeownersarechoosingtoinstallrainwaterstoragesystems.

Rainwatercollection,alsoknownasrainwaterharvestingor

catchment,collectsthewaterthatrunsoffourroofsordownthe

sidewalkanddivertsitintocollectionbarrels.Harvestingsystems

rangefromasimplebarrelleftopentocatchwhateverfallsfrom

theskytothehugetanksystemsthatlandscapearchitectBobby

MarkowitzinstallsforclientsliketheBowens.

MarkowitzenvisionedtheBowens’water-catchmentsetupwhen

aseriesofundergroundwellsontheirpropertyfailedtoyield

enoughwaterfortheirneeds.

“ItoldJimweneedtolookupinsteadofdownforwater,”

Markowitzsays.“Rainwaterhasnobacteria,nochlorine,no

fluoride.It’sbetterforplants.”

CarolynBowenagrees.“Wehadourrainwatertested.Itwasso

purethatthetestersaskeduswherewegotit.”

InSaratoga,BradDanielsownsandoperatesRainsavers,Inc.,a

companythatsellsraincatchmentbarrels,watertanks,andother

accessoriesforstoringrainwater.Thebarrels,whichattachtoa

house’sdownspouts,runthegamutfromutilitarianmodelstohighly

decorativeunitsdesignedtolooklikelargeterra-cottaflowerpots.

Danielssaysthatpeoplewhohaverainwatercatchmentsystems

enjoythesecurityofknowing“thattheyhaveextrawaterstoredup

foranemergency,forirrigation,forcarwashing,andmore,”and

thattheyaredoingsomethinggoodfortheenvironment.

“Rainwatercatchmentreducestherunofffromourhomestothe

bay,whichslowspollutionofthebay.Itpreserveswaterattheplace

whereitfalls,allowingittopercolateintothesoilandreplenishthe

aquifer,”Danielssays.

22|Issue14

At the Bowens' home in the Santa Cruz Mountains, rainwater is collected via

drainage pipes from the roofs of the house and garage. The water is stored in

5,000-gallon storage tanks, then used to irrigate their two-acre property.

EUCALYPTUS MAGAZINE AD 3.5” x 4.75”

Five BraNchesUNIVERSITY

25 Years of Excellence in Education & Healthcare■ 3031 Tisch Way, San Jose

(408) 260-8868■ 200 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz

(831) 476-8211www.fivebranches.edu

ACUPUNCTURE ■ HERBS ■ DIET ■ MASSAGE

Lucy Hu L.Ac., M.D. (China)

■

Over 20+ years of

TCM experience,

specializing in

pediatrics

■ Chronic Pain■ Alzheimer’s■ Emotional &

Mental Issues■ Heart Disease■ Women’s

Health■ & much more!

FFeaturing 77 ClinicalPractitioners Specializing in a Wide Range ofTreatment Options Including:■ Diabetes &

Pre-Diabetes■ Allergies &

Asthma■ Internal

Medicine■ Digestive

Disorders■ Pediatrics

“ThestateofCaliforniaspends20percentofitsenergybudget

ontransportingwater.Capturingwateratthesourcewillhelp

reducethatnumber,savingmoneyandtheenvironment,”headds.

Thepracticeofpayingforapublicorprivateutilitytodeliver

watertoourhomesstartedfairlyrecently,inthelate1800s,dueto

advancesinsanitaryandcivilengineering.However,storingwater

fromtheskyisapracticethathasbeeninplaceforcenturies,and

todayit’sjustasviableincitiesasitisinsuburbanorruralareas.

“SanFranciscohasabigproblemwithrunoffbecausethereisso

littlesoiltoabsorbtherain.Asthewaterpoursdownthestreets,it

gainsspeed,andcausesfloodingandotherproblems,”Danielssays.

Ourrelianceonwaterbeingdeliveredtoourtapsmayhaveto

changeinthenextdecade,Danielssays.“Mostpeopledon’tknow

this,butCaliforniaismandatinga20percentreductioninwater

deliveriesby2020.In10years,waterdeliverieswillbe20percent

less.Yetourpopulationisexpectedtogrow,notshrink.”

Theamountofrainwateratypicalsystemcancapturevaries

widely.WhenMarkowitzvisitsahomeowner’sproperty,heanalyzes

thesizeofthelandscapedarea,wherethesystemcouldbeplaced,

howmuchrainwatertheclientneeds,andtheaestheticsoftheir

property.TheBowens’sevenlargegreentanksarehiddenbehinda

hedge,withthepipesburiedafootdeepintheground.

Thecostforacompleterainwatercatchmentsystemcanrange

from$2,500to$50,000,dependingonhowextensiveitis,buta

simplebarrelthatattachestoyourdownspoutscancostaslittle

as$100.

“Thesesystemsareeasytoinstall,maintain,andexpand,”states

Markowitz.“Theyhelpcontrolstormrunoff,andslowsoilerosion.”

JimBowenhasanotherdescriptionforhisrainwaterharvesting

setup.“IcallitGod’swater,”hesays,glancingupatthesky.

Top: The Bowens employ a little rainwater storage humor by labeling their

water as wine. Bottom: Although technically the water isn't potable, Jim

Bowen pours a glass from his harvesting system to show off its clarity.

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|23

Breathe.

Feel the lift.

Stretch.

Create space.

Embrace.

Discover strength.

Experience.

Spread your toes.

Grow.

Reach potential.

All levels.

An Iyengar Studio.

Join Us.

1 West Campbell AvenueCampbell Community Center

Bldg. B, Room 29 Campbell, CA 95008

408.777.YOGA

www.iyoga.com

Y O G AF I T N E S S

continued from page 17

ofpesticidestomaintainvinehealth.An

insectknownasasharpshooter,which

candestroygrapevines,isaconstant

threattograpegrowers.Mathishasinstalledbirdboxestoattract

blue-greenswallows,whichfeedonsharpshooters.

“Thosebirdsdonothingalldaybutflyaroundeatingbugs,”

Mathissays.

Mathispointsoutthatorganicwinesfallintotwodistinctcatego-

ries:organicwineandwinelabeledas“winemadewithorganic

grapes.”Thedistinctionthatseparatesthetwoissulfites.Sulfites

preservewineandallowittomatureovertime,deepeningtheflavor.

Mostsulfite-freewineshaveashelflifeofonlyabouttwoyears.

“Becauseweusesulfites,wefallintothe‘madewithorganic

grapes’labelingcategory,”Mathissays.

Forwinemakers,findingtheproperorganicgrapescanbe

challenging.Thereisoftenadelaybetweensupplyanddemand,

Mathissays.“It’shardtofindorganicgrapeswiththespecificappel-

lationsandspecificvarietiesthatyou’relookingfor,butthenumber

ofgrowersisincreasingeveryyear…There’salittlebitofa

bottleneck,though,becausewineryproductionfacilitiesalsohave

tobecertifiedorganic.”

JeroldO’Brien,ownerandwinemakerofSilverMountain

VineyardsintheSantaCruzMountains,agreeswiththeconceptof

combiningorganicgrapeswithsulfitestocreatedynamically

evolvingwine.

“Wemakewinesfromorganicallygrowngrapes.Wedonot

believeinmakingwineswithoutsulfurthatwilldieintwoyears.

AndwhenIsaydie,Imeanitwillspoil.Theconsumerisnotgoingto

enjoyitatall,”O’Briensays.

O’Brienstartedhisfirstwineryin1979,butthenonOctober17,

1989,hiswinebarrelsandentirewineryfacilitycametumblingdown

duringtheLomaPrietaearthquake.Ittookhimnearly16yearsto

rebuild,buttheresultisamasterpieceofgreenbuildingpractices.

Acave-likeoverhang,whichhecallsthe“greencanopy,”covers

hiswinemakingfacility.Thecanopyservesasamassivecooling

coverforthemachinerybeneathit.Italsohoststhelargestarrayof

solarpanelsintheSantaCruzMountains:264solarpanelsthat

generateupto46kilowattsofelectricitydaily.Becausethefacilityis

constructedonthreelevels,manyoftheprocessesworkviagravity.

“OnceIdecidedtoreturntothewinebusiness,Idecidedtobuilda

facilitythatpeoplewouldneverforget,”O’Briensays.“Abigphiloso-

phyofmylifeisdoingthingsinharmonywithMotherNature.”

oRgAniC & LoCALcontinued from page 17

24|Issue14

Sinceinventoryvarieswidelyatthesestores,alwayscallaheadtomake

sureorganicbeveragesareinstock.

Los gatos gourmet,LosGatos:408.354.5440,

www.losgatosgourmet.com

Enoteca La Storia,LosGatos:408.625.7272,www.enotecalastoria.com

Beltramo’s Wines and Spirits,MenloPark:650.325.2806,

www.beltramos.com

The grapevine,SanJose:408.293.7574,www.grapevinewillowglen.com

Joseph george Fine Wines,SanJose:408.448.9463,

www.josephgeorge.com

uncorked,Saratoga:408.741.9000,www.uncorked-wines.com

new Leaf MarketsinBoulderCreek,Felton,HalfMoonBay,etc.:

www.newleaf.com

where to buy organic wine & beer

SJCBCLLC

Santa Cruz

Oakland

Coleman Ave

Newhall Drive

SJCBC

1082Stockton Ave

IN-N-OUT Burger

LOWE’SParking Lot

San JoseAirport

Airport Blvd.

New

hall

Stre

et

“ Thank God for the SJCBC. Before they opened I had to drive to Oakland, SF or Santa Cruz. My club will always be the SJCBC.”

—Gary D.

1082 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA

PHONE: (408) 247 0400HOURS: Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-7pm, closed Sunday

San Jose’s First Cannabis Buyers Collective

• SJCBC.org • Twitter.com/SJCBC • Facebook.com/SJCBC

Must be a member of SJCBC prior to delivery. SJCBC reserves the right to refuse delivery service to anyone.

Delivery service now available for members!

NEW MEMBERS20% OFF and FREE Edible*Free $7 edible, with $15 purchase, not valid with any other o�ers or discounts

To join SJCBC you must be 20 years or older and a California resident. Up to 2 days waiting period for new members. Bring your California ID/drivers license and your recommendation for medical cannnabis signed by your doctor.

parking, convenient and secure location. For more information visit us online at SJCBC.org

Weekly Specials! 10% OFF all day Tuesday & Wesdensday

408-728-5809rainsavers@comcast.net • www.rainsaversonline.com

You missed a lot of rain last season. Now, you can store it with Rain Barrels! Rain water is pure, cuts water bills, prevents run off and erosion. Use on your garden, lawn,

and potted plants. Rain Barrels start at under $100.

Let it Rain!

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|25

Welcome to San Jose 420 Evaluations!

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTHCARE!

Medical cannabis recommendations

California-lisenced M.D. on site

(No PA’s or RN’s!)

We offer cannabis photo ID cards

for your convenience

24 Hour verification

100% confidential

Walk-ins welcome!

Discounts for military, Medi-Cal, Medicaid,

and veterans

115 N. Fourth Street #106, San Jose

408-998-0980www.sanjoseevaluations.com

26|Issue14

www.organicinhomecooking.com / info@organicinhomecooking.com

We prepare your mealsaccording to your health

needs and food preferences

408.761.3059650.380.1963

Struggling with allergiesand strict diets?No time for cooking healthy meals from scratch?

Redefi ning traditi onal real estate, our locally-owned bouti que brokerage can help in your quest for a healthier, more energy-effi cient home. Call me if you want a knowledgeable, Green building professional. DAVENA GENTRY

Realtor®, GREEN

DRE#00914155

davena@redhawkre.com

expect somethingdiff erent

(650) 814-3412

Come in and see us today!www.sigonas.com

To bring you the best, Organic, local growers

Small, dedicated family farms The freshest, tree-ripened produce Delicious, gourmet specialty foods

Unbeatable customer serviceVisit one of our two great locations: Sigona's Farmers Market

399 Stanford Shopping CtrPalo Alto, CA 94304

650.329.1340

local | fresh | familyour recipe is simple:

Sigona's Farmers Market2345 Middlefield RdRedwood City, CA 94063650.368.6993

The healthiest olive oil on earth

Metro Best of Silicon Valley 2010

Best of Northern CA 2009

Mercury News Best 2010

408-993-YOGA (9642) *A special for EUCALYPTUS readers

$20 for 20 consecutive days

www.SoulaPowerYoga.com200 S. First Street, Suite 70

Downtown San Jose

W E L L N E S S C E N T E R&

Goodman ChiropracticDr. Charles D. Goodman, D.C., M.S.751 Blossom Hill Rd., Suite A1, Los Gatos, CA 95032408.358.8180 | www.goodmanchiro.com

dr. goodman offers a relaxed and focused environment meet-ing his patients’ needs with chiropractic services, extremi-ties management (for shoulder, knee, ankle, foot, and hand injuries), nutritional counseling and support, physiotherapy, and massage services available seven days a week.

*Healthy Smiles Dental CareArta Vakhshoori, D.D.S.5595 Winfield Blvd. #108, San Jose, CA 95123408.226.6683 | www.iHealthySmiles.com

arta Vakshoori, d.d.s. and her team provide state-of-the-art technology in biological dentistry, including drill-less laser for your comfort, early detection, safety in removal of mercury fillings, and preservation of your natural teeth in a healthy, healing environment.

Natural Wellness ClinicDr. Yen Tran, ND111 W. Evelyn Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086408.792.7229 | www.naturaltran.com

the nwc offers an integrative approach to family health. dr. tran transforms health simply and naturally with naturopathic medicine. she enjoys a general family practice with focus on treating allergies, hormone imbalances, fatigue, and weight concerns. Hydrotherapy services, specialty testings, and phy-sician grade products available. free 15-minute consultation.

Peter Lyon General Contractor, Inc.Peter Lyon1610 Dell Avenue, Suite D, Campbell, CA 95008408.871.8665 | www.peterlyon.com

award-winning residential remodeling firm, serving discerning santa clara county homeowners for over 32 years. personal-ized customer service, combined with sustainable and healthy design, yield unique remodeling experiences.

Sandra Kamiak, M.D.14567 Big Basin Way, Suite B6, Saratoga, CA 95070408.741.1332 | www.sandrakamiakmd.com

Holistic body-mind-spirit practice. trained in classical home-opathy—vibrational medicine that assists the whole person in safely healing from the inside out. we look at all of your symptoms together to find the right resonant remedy for you. transpersonal-holistic counseling and standard process organic whole food nutrients are also available.

Blossom Birth Services299 S. California Ave Ste 120, Palo Alto, CA 94306650.321.2326 | www.BlossomBirth.org

blossom birth is an independent, nonprofit education center in silicon Valley for women and their partners during preg-nancy, birth and early parenting. we offer yoga, meditation, classes, support groups, a library, a local pregnancy resources list, and free gatherings.

Rose of Sharon, Detox Footbath SpaSharon Proulx, Certified IonCleanse® Practitioner621 E. Campbell Ave., Suite 9, Campbell, CA408.379.9909 | www.roseofsharoniondetoxfootbath.com

body detoxification-relief from pain-weight loss-increased energy. eliminate toxins from your body with ionic detoxifica-tion, featuring the ioncleanse® detox footbath. affordable single sessions and packages available. call today! mention this ad for a 10% discount. (limited-time offer.)

Better Health through HomeopathyDeborah Hayes, CCH RSHom(NA) MBRCP(H) CCHHCertified Classical Homeopath2672 Bayshore Parkway, Suite 810, Mountain View, CA 94043650.557.2160 | www.realhomeopathy.com

i am dedicated to working with you and your unique health concerns using in-depth consultations and individually tai-lored natural remedies that energize your body’s own healing systems to improve health, mood, and vitality. free 15-minute mini-consultation.

Visit www.eUCalyPTUsMaGaZINe.CoM for our expanded list of products and services

resource guide

*CertifiedBayAreaGreenBusiness

EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM|27

AWing&APrayerPerfumes 23ArtaVakhshoori,D.D.S. 4,27BellizziTreeService 5BlossomBirthServices 27ChinookBook 12CurrentMoves 4TheCypressHotel 13DavenaGentry 26DeborahHayesClassicalHomeopathy 27DecorOutdoorLiving&More 11DianeFukuda 9Dr.DouglasLarson,D.D.S. 7Dr.InnaDavydova,D.D.S. 8FiveBranchesUniversity 22GoodmanChiropractic 12,27GreenFestivals C2HappyHollow 9,25

Advertisers’ index

HarrellRemodeling,Inc, C4HLDGroupLandscapeArchitecture 4JoniSare 13HubbardDianeticsFoundation 22LorraineLawsonFineArtsGallery 5LosGatosHealthandFitness C3MassageEnvy 5NaturalWellnessClinic 27OakMeadowDentalCenter 8OrganicInHomeCooking 26PeterLyonGeneralContractor 27PharmacaIntegrativePharmacy 13Rainsavers 25RECSolar 9RoseofSharon 27SanFranciscoHerb&NaturalFoodCo. 26SanJose420Evaluations 25

SandraKamiak,M.D. 27Schurra’sFineConfections 12Sigona’sFarmersMarket 26SJCBC 24SoulaPowerYoga&WellnessCenter 26SustainableSiliconValley 26TinyTots 13TomatoThyme 11VegetarianHouse 7VitaClay 11WatercourseWay 12We’veGotYourBack 3WholeFoodsMarketBlossomHill 7TheWholePetVet 8YogaFitnessIyengarTradition 23

7ft

TheGlobalPositioningSystem(GPS)is

anavigationsystemmadeupofabout

twodozensatellitesthatorbittheEarth

atspeedsofupto7,000milesperhour.

Morethan50GPSreceivershavebeen

setuparoundtheedgesoftheGreen-

landicesheettomonitoritsimpactfrom

climatechange.Greenlandcontains

about20percentoftheworld’sice,and

accordingtoGPSdata,itislosingabout

90cubicmilesofitperyear.

ThepopularityofGPShasgivenrisetothehobbyofgeocaching,atreasure-hunt

gameinwhichplayershideobjectsthatotherplayersuseGPSreceiverstofind.

Todaythereare1.3milliongeocaches—waterproofcontainersfilledwithinexpen-

sivetrinketsandalogbookthatfinderssign—hiddenthroughouttheworld.Wanna

play?Visitwww.geocaching.comtogetthecoordinatesofacachenearyou.

ThankstoGPS,wenowknowittakesafewextrastepsto

climbMountEverest.UsingGPSequipmentcarriedtothe

summitbytwoSherpas,theNationalGeographicSociety

determinedarevisedheightof29,035feetforEverest—

sevenfeethigherthanthepreviouslyacceptedheight.

Similarto

geocaching,

thisnewsport

usestheentireplanetasitsplayingfield,andthegoalisforplayerstotraveltoall

ofthecomputer-generated“dashpoints”withinagivenamountoftime.Thereare

nocaches;playersoftentakephotographstoprovetheyvisitedeachspot.

’˙Travelingbycarsometimesleadstogettinglostanddrivingaroundaimlessly,wastinggasandtime.GlobalPositioningSystem(GPS)receiversdotheenvironmentafavorbykeepingdriversontherightcourse.Somedevicesareprogrammedtoshowthemosteconomicalroutetoanydestination,suggestwhichgeartouseandwhen,andevendictatehowfirmlytoaccelerate—allwiththeaimofreducingfuelconsumption.Todaywetakethistechnologyforgranted,buthowmuchdowereallyknowaboutit?by ann marie brown

icemonitor

1.3 MilliON7,000

deodashing

GPS

SlOw & STEaDy

an american box turtle equipped with a

gps device on its back was responsible

for finding a field of marijuana planted in

a maryland park. the turtle was being

monitored and tracked by a park biologist

when it wandered into the marijuana

patch. the grower was arrested.

28|Issue14

tid

bit

s

so

ur

ce

s:

WW

W.i

nd

ep

en

de

nT

.co

.uk

, W

WW

.ec

oF

rie

nd

lym

ag

.co

m,

WW

W.g

izm

ag

.co

m,

ge

ico

ma

ga

zin

e,

WW

W.g

eo

ca

ch

ing

.co

m,

WW

W.g

pS

ga

me

S.o

rg

Sign Up today and receive 2 FREE weeks, $0 Registration Fee and a FREE Los Gatos Fitness membership.

Offer available to the first 25 customers.

A One-Stop Health Shop meeting both your fitness and nutrition needs.

Conveniently located inside Los Gatos HEALTH & FITNESS

Lite For Life of Los Gatos 285 E. Main Street (408) 354-5808 Find out more at www.LosGatosFitness.com

Losing weight has never been so easy!

Healthy. Energy efficient. Beautiful.Let our design + build team of employee owners work with you to transform your home into a place for living and a home for life! Your home, only better.

Harrell Remodeling. We never forget it’s your home.®

www.harrell-remodeling.com

Green with Envy...

License: B479799Our Design Center is 85% solar powered.

HRI_Eucalyptus_December.pdf 1 10/8/2010 10:40:43 AM