A while back, I was complaining about the dark, cold month of February to my friend Harry Frank. He stopped to say, “You’re wrong. February is the yellow month. The light returns and the daffodils, acacia, and mustards bloom.” Of course he was right, and if February is the yellow month, then March and April are an outright rainbow of color. Sure, these months can still whip up cold, windy storms, but the overriding message of March and April is that spring has definitely arrived.
Harry’s intriguing work creating monoprints in his Santa Rosa studio is featured in this issue. His work evokes nature, dreams, and redemptive light that seems to appear magically through the hands of a true artist.
As we embrace the shift in the seasons, getting outside is crucial to mental and physical health and our charming urban parks deserve our appreciation. Juilliard Park is a fine example of a stellar urban park with a deep history in Santa Rosa.
In the world of local food, Evan Wiig profiles a farmer filling the gap in our local food system by growing grains, while Cincinnatus Hibbard takes a look at recent permitting for home kitchen businesses, dubbed the “Tamale Lady Bill.”
In the California Native Table, Nicole Lim takes a look at the multiple uses of the elegant elderberry.
Looking for a new format for moving your body? Check out our story about the rich selection of adult dance classes. From Arthur Murray to Hawaiian, Sonoma County surely has something to help get your groove on.
Finally, a new online registry Enrichment.kids is making life easier for busy parents figuring out summer plans.
As 2026 rumbles forward, let’s continue loving our neighbors and strengthening our communities. Together, we are strong.
Lisa Ludwigsen
Editor, Made Local Magazine