Though there isn't quite a chill in the air just yet, the leaves are hinting at the start of change and technically, fall is here. So you know what that means. It's pumpkin patch time! Once again, FresYes has rounded up a list of five awesome local pumpkin patches for you to enjoy this October. Read on for details. 1. Pumpkin King Located on the northwest corner of Blackstone and Shaw in … [Read more...]
Take a Drive to Reedley and Discover What Community is All About
I recently spent a wonderful Friday morning in Reedley. Opting for the slightly slower route into town from Fresno, I took Highway 180 and then heading south on Reed Avenue. This is a scenic entrance through orchards with views of the Sierra Nevada foothills. I met my friend Nicole Zieba, Reedley’s City Manager, for a tour and an overview. Nicole is a great booster for this city of 24,000 … [Read more...]
Candy, toys and conversation make new shop in Reedley a ‘Sweet Destination’
Move over Willy Wonka, there's a new sweet shop in town. In downtown Reedley, to be exact. And its owners, a husband and wife whose sweet dispositions rival the candied confections they sell, hope you'll make the trip -- no golden ticket needed -- to their very Sweet Destination. But, if the promise of candy and chocolate isn't enough to get you to drive from Fresno to Reedley, there are countless … [Read more...]
Fleurie Flower Studio: Local flowers grown with love
Fleurie Flower Studio Flowers and love go hand in hand. They are given out by the dozen on Valentine's Day and carried in bunches down the aisles of countless weddings. But before they can take center stage in a grand display of affection, they must be grown. And that takes a love all its own. No flowers are given more love than those grown in the garden of Laurie Garza. Garza grew up in the … [Read more...]
5 Fun, Family-friendly Things to Do: Holiday Edition!
I would like to begin this post with a small disclaimer - YES, I know this is going up before Thanksgiving has taken place, and for that, I am sorry - I too love Thanksgiving and sharing a delicious meal with family. Last year, I shared with you my best tips (so far) for hosting a stress-free (or at least minimally stress-inducing) holiday. My hope is that that post will help at least a few people … [Read more...]
Places to Go: Hillcrest Pumpkin Patch
At the beginning of the month, I posted about Single Palm Pumpkin Patch, a wonderful family attraction on the far West side of Fresno. For those of you located closer to the Eastern parts of the city, you may enjoy making the short drive to Hillcrest Pumpkin Patch in Reedley, CA, a lovely, family-run, seasonal treasure. Hillcrest, now it its 54th year of operation is located in a … [Read more...]