Tag archives: eucalyptus
In the past 35 years, the eucalyptus tree has become one of the most controversial species in California. Some writers sing its praises, both for its beneficial properties and its beauty. Its image has been celebrated in California landscape painting for over one hundred years. California writer Lawrence Clark Powell wrote, “… no tree is […]
There’s a tree known for its towering height—sometimes reaching more than 160 feet. Its bark, thin and peeling, shifts in color from white and gray to reddish-brown. You might recognize it by its cool, minty aroma, familiar from candles, essential oils, and balms. But perhaps its most striking trait is its volatility: highly flammable, and […]
Several of the iconic eucalyptus trees along lower Park Lane in Montecito have been removed after at least three of the non-native trees have fallen, causing damage to heritage oak trees and a nearby home. We’ve received several letters asking us about the tree removal and the effect on the aesthetics of the picturesque lane. […]
Hello and welcome to Mixing It Up! My name is Ian Wickman. I will be your host in this column about all things cocktail. I am lucky to be a fellow Montecito resident and have lived here with my wife and two daughters for the last eight years. I am a cocktail creator and cook, […]
Has Summerland ‘Spoken’? The front-page “hook” for the Summerland cannabis dispensary article repeats a statement from a Summerland Citizens Association email regarding the survey results (which I reject outright). While eye catching, it is not a fair presentation of the facts and could lead a reader to infer that Summerland has “spoken” (another exaggerated claim […]
The pedestrian tunnel under Highway 101 was closed for a brief time last week as crews cleaned up debris following a downed Eucalyptus tree on the south side of Butterfly Lane. An unoccupied SUV fell victim to the fallen tree, which split in half and caused significant damage to the vehicle. No injuries were reported.
What a ride this has been for us all. While we are not yet out of the woods of what will probably turn out to be the worst wildfire in California’s history, I write this letter with a cautious sense of optimism. There are still over 8,000 firefighters on this fire. On 12-hour shifts, there […]
