Let Me Meet You in Person!

Now that the Simpleton Solutions Series of books on how to Live Large on Less are almost complete, I can step away from writing so much and spend more time giving talks on frugality. If you’re interested in having me come speak to your group, contact me.

Upcoming Events



Mother’s Council
Berkeley, California

May 7, 2010

Talk: "Top Ten Reasons to Grow a Vegetable Garden"



PEO Club Reciprocity Luncheon
Salinas, California

March 13, 2010

”Top Ten Reasons to Grow a Vegetable Garden”


City of Walnut Creek Parks and Recreation
Class: A Culinary “Herbinar”

Class # 14332

Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center
Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm, one day only
1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Click here to see the class catalog and to register.


City of Walnut Creek Parks and Recreation
Class: A Culinary “Herbinar”

Class # 14337

Club Room, Heather Farm
Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00pm, one day only
301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Click here to see the class catalog and to register.


First Presbyterian Church of Salinas
Clipper Club Dinner

February 20, 2010

”A Christian’s Response to the Economy”


City of Walnut Creek Parks and Recreation
Class: The Grocery Garden

January 21 - February 25

Club Room, Heather Farm
Thursdays 10-11am , 5 weeks
301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Click here to see the class catalog (page 16) and to register.


City of Walnut Creek Parks and Recreation
Class: Your Own Chickens

January 25 - February 8

Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center
Mondays 9:30am-10:30am , 3 weeks
301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Click here to see the class catalog (page 16) and to register.


City of Walnut Creek Parks and Recreation
Class: Your Own Chickens

January 25 - February 8

Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center
Mondays 7-8pm , 3 weeks
1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Click here to see the class catalog (page 16) and to register.


City of Walnut Creek Parks and Recreation
Class: The Grocery Garden

January 26 - February 23

Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center
Tuesdays 7-8pm , 5 weeks
1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Click here to see the class catalog (page 16) and to register.


City of Walnut Creek Parks and Recreation
Class: Winter Gardening

October 8 - November 5

Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center
Thursdays 7-8pm , 5 weeks
301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Click here to see the class catalog (page 16) and to register.



Gardening Lectures and Book Signing
“Paws for the Cause” Garden Celebration

Saturday, October 17, 2009

McShane’s Nursery
115 Monterey Salinas Highway
Salinas, CA 93908

Lecture Times: 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Topics: “Winter Gardening” and “How to Save Time and Money with a Vegetable Garden”

Click here for more information.


City of Walnut Creek Parks and Recreation
Class: Winter Gardening

Club Room, Heather Farm
Mondays - 1:30-2:30pm (no class on 11/23 due to facility conflict), 5 weeks
301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Click here to see the class catalog (page 16) and to register.







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