La Quinta Cove

calcake@verizon.net has asked the following:

During the last week, a subscriber wrote about information needed to start a vegetable garden.  I (moderator) have been looking for information about that same subject.  I have a small area in my yard that could be turned into a  plot for this purpose but I am unsure about weather, soil, pests, etc.  I have started to do some research but it is difficult to find the information that pertains to our local desert area.  It would be wonderful to find someone who could write an article for the website on this topic and personalize it to our special area.  IS ANYONE OUT THERE?  In the meantime, I saw an article in a recent Desert Sun about the planting of squash and pumpkins.  The link to this article is below.  Let’s hear from our vast audience with some “tried and true”  tips for vegetables in our Cove!!!

http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008808160303

FROM THE MODERATOR:

A comment received from a subscriber requested that we put photos of the street signs on our website.  We posted these in July, but in case you missed them, please click the link below to see them.

http://www.laquintacove.org/pilot-project-demonstrating-new-and-improved-street-signs-take-a-look/

As you know from previous posts, we have a street sign pilot happening in our neighborhood.  There are samples of the proposed street signs starting at the corner of Obregon and Nogales.  They continue on three corners westward.  The City of La Quinta is soliciting comments to get a consensus for going forward with size and placement.  Please take the time to observe the various examples and then respond to our website with your observations.  This is a time when we have input on an improvement project in our community.  Please, please do not be complacent and just complain when things don’t get done. 

The Cove Neighborhood Association has worked hard to dialogue with City Staff and City Council to work on projects that help us.  We need your observations and comments.  We are compiling all of them and forwarding for the final report.  Please be a part of the process and respond. Please also note that with these new signs eliminate the need for expensive and unwanted street lighting.

Lucinda writes:

I have heard that some people whose houses have been foreclosed on are moving and leaving their animals behind.
Has anyone else heard of this going on in the cove, and if so do you know if there is any civic or volunteer organization doing anything about this?
If this is true and nothing is being done I would like some ideas on what we as a community can do about this problem and other issues regarding animal care in the cove.

I will start be saying I think distributing flyers on different topics like “how to take care of your pet, and perhaps a community “Day in the Park” to help educate pet owners might be a start.  What do you think?
                                                             
Moderator says:
Please post comments and suggestions to Talk Back and perhaps we can make a difference with this problem.

The City of La Quinta and LQAF invite you on a cultural arts excursion to visit the largest exhibit of Emperor Quin’s Terra Cotta Army ever seen outside of China, at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Santa Ana.

Ride in comfort on a special luxury coach from La Quinta to Santa Ana, enjoy a gourmet box lunch and guided tour and return to La Quinta in style!

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008              Click on link below for more details

http://www.la-quinta.org/Index.aspx?page=448

This is a great recipe for these humid and hot days in the Desert.  It’s tried and true and is delicious with a crusty bread and a cool glass of wine.  Bon Appetit

HERBED GARDEN COUSCOUS

1 cup whole wheat or plain couscous                                  2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1 medium cucumber, coarsely chopped                               1 med. green pepper, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup snipped fresh chives                                               1/4 cup snipped fresh Italian parsley

1/4 cup snipped fresh mint                                                  1/4 cup snipped fresh oregano

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar                                                      1/3 cup olive oil

2 tsp. sugar                                                                            1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

1.  Cook couscous according to package directions.  Fluff with a fork.

2.  Meanwhile, in large bowl combine tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, chives, parsley, mint, and oregano.  Fold in couscous.

3.  In small bowl whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.  Pour over couscous mixture and toss to combine.  Spoon into serving bowl or cover and chill up to 24 hours.  To serve, top with feta cheese and walnuts.

The City of La Quinta and LQAF invite you on a cultural arts excursion to visit the only West Coast location and final venue for the national touring exhibition of works by iconic artist Georgia O’Keeffe and five other women who paved the way in the development of American Modernism.  With more than 80 works on display, this exhibition is the first to present works by these women together in the same context.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2008

PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK FOR COMPLETE DETAILS!!!!!!!

http://www.la-quinta.org/Index.aspx?page=448