tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232112655035482837.post3762874908614380436..comments2024-02-11T00:20:16.619-08:00Comments on Robin Chapman News: "One of the Few Remaining Apricot Orchards of Santa Clara Valley"Robin Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503563386747084298noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232112655035482837.post-39212542738182178662013-02-07T07:10:08.878-08:002013-02-07T07:10:08.878-08:00Very nice post with a subtle yet strong message. B...Very nice post with a subtle yet strong message. Born in San Jose in 1959, I've never left the Santa Clara Valley, landing in Los Altos 5 years ago, and I think you've captured the feeling of the orchards and the sadness of their loss beautifully in just a few words. If nothing else, it's certainly time to write a few letters.Deucermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17190079050136627903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232112655035482837.post-49792040193509301732012-04-13T14:37:42.548-07:002012-04-13T14:37:42.548-07:00Since the Historic Landmark orchard is on city lan...Since the Historic Landmark orchard is on city land that surrounds the Los Altos Civic Center, I think it will need some different form of protection than any of the Land Trusts can give us. But they are certainly worth talking to because they will probably know a great deal about the options we have: some people think we just need to plant a few apricot trees here and there around the city. They just don't "get" the importance of this actual spot and its history. But if you have to explain it to them .... well you know the rest.Robin Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503563386747084298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232112655035482837.post-10520771630190099412012-04-13T08:29:05.593-07:002012-04-13T08:29:05.593-07:00Are you familiar with the Marin Agricultural Land ...Are you familiar with the Marin Agricultural Land Trust? www.malt.org I only recently heard about while researching an artist but I think it sounds like a wonderful idea for Los Altos. Anything to preserve our historical landmarks and wide open spaces, apricot orchards included.<br /> They also have a wonderful charitable art show in May where the artists are allowed access to these ranches to paint the landscapes. Another great idea about how to preserve our history.<br /><br />I don't live in Los Altos but do love the community so I pass on this idea to you and possibly you could breath some life into it....Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735628760809936308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232112655035482837.post-43057205156092230152012-01-04T07:42:29.870-08:002012-01-04T07:42:29.870-08:00People still have a few trees here and there in th...People still have a few trees here and there in their yards. What is sad is that we have a City Council that would want to destroy this living symbol to our beautiful sunny history. They just don't seem to have a clue.rchapsblog@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17037230399561010888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232112655035482837.post-80926240669432008012012-01-03T16:13:51.243-08:002012-01-03T16:13:51.243-08:00In the thirty-six years since I left the Santa Cla...In the thirty-six years since I left the Santa Clara Valley, I have never tasted an apricot as good as those that were grown in Los Altos. There's nothing as delicious. How sad to think that could be lost.Janet Grunsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635290708361600803noreply@blogger.com