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Articles in Sept 2003 issue of Sunset
- Shampooing a deck - Letters From Our Readers - Letter to the Editor
by Lovell Bouck - Chili reception - Best of the West; suggestions for freshly harvested chilies - Brief Article
by Claire Walter - Eat outside in San Francisco: September nights mean sublime open-air dining - Restaurant Review
by Amy McConnell - Mix greens in your garden: grow mild and spicy blends for salads and stir-fries - Garden
by Lauren Bonar Swezey - A very slim fountain - Home - Brief Article
by Peter O. Whiteley - Fault line - tour guide Doug Tomson - San Andreas Fault Tours - Interview
by Peter Fish - Outdoor fireplaces: gasnot woodis the best choice - Letters From Our Readers - Letter to the Editor
by William C. Norton - Personal paradise - Garden Design - Brief Article
by Dale Kern - Big news at Big River: get a fresh new look at parklands along the Mendocino coast - Making a Better West; Mendocino Headlands State Park Big River Unit
by Jeff Phillips - Gardening smart in California: fall is the best time to plant your low-water landscape - Landscaping for your Region
by Kathleen N. Brenzel - A tower in the trees: this cabin celebrates expansive views while maintaining privacy - Home - Brief Article
by Peter O. Whiteley - Second thoughts on fan palm - Letters From Our Readers - Letter to the Editor
by Don Schmiedel - Best air shows - The Sunset Strip - Brief Article - Calendar
by Abigail Peterson - Poppy fever: choose from a world of colorful beauties - Garden & Outdoor Living
by Jim McCausland - Embraced by the bay: on California's Monterey Peninsula, discover a passion for fresh food and colorful history
by Lisa Taggart - Airy and bright: careful updates make the kitchen more welcoming - Before & After; home renovation - Brief Article
by Ann Bertelsen - The versatile churro - Letters From Our Readers - Letter to the Editor
by W.F. Schlitt - Northern California in September - Tips & Trips
by Clare Chatfield - Casual, colorful city garden - Northern California Guide - Brief Article
by Lauren Bonar Swezey - Apple season: celebrate autumn with a rustic open-faced galette - recipe
by Kate Washington - Breathing room: this little backyard building provides space for gatherings and getaways - Home - Brief Article
by Peter O. Whiteley - Flight check - Window on the West; HawkWatch International members count and band birds of prey - Brief Article
by Bonnie Henderson - A taste of Taos: savor a gourmet getaway in the northern New Mexico mountains - Three-Day Weekend
by June Naylor - Events - harvest festivals - Brief Article - Calendar
- Paradise found: how an architect used unwanted land to build his dream home - Home & Design
by Mary Jo Bowling - Spaghetti Western: Italian American tradition inspires a fun fall dinner - Food & Entertaining; recipes
by Charity Ferreira - Art on target - Best of the West; public art - Brief Article
by Abigail Peterson - Fun for all: a California duo builds playgrounds for children of all abilities - Making a Better West; Shane's Inspiration founders Catherine Curry-Williams and Tiffany Harris create universally accessible play environments
by Lisa Taggart - The conservatory blooms again - Golden Gate Park's Victorian glass house reopens in San Francisco - Brief Article
- Graceful transition - Guide; steel-clad door - Brief Article
by Peter O. Whiteley - A little heat from Spain: imported paprikas make a delicious, all-purpose sauce - Guide; recipe
by Linda Lau Anusasananan - Happy-trails mix - Best of the West; recipe - Brief Article
by Charity Ferreira - Bargain Aspen: explore Colorado's historic townwhen hiking, fall color, and prices are at their best - Value Vacation
by Lora J. Finnegan - From Russia to Northern California - Nik Peplenov's tomato: 'Sunset's Red Horizon' - Brief Article
by Jim McCausland - Pottery pulls - Home; cabinet hardware - Brief Article
by Ann Bartelsen - Monterey: a region reinvented - Wine Guide
by Karen MacNeil-Fife - Good advice - From the Editor
by Katie Tamony - Tomato love - Seasonal Arrangement; using tomatoes - Brief Article
by Ariella Chezar - Lore and learning: the Southwest comes alive on these vacations that combine rich scenery with vivid human history - Travel; learning vactaions
by Nora Burba Trulsson - What to do in your garden in September - Northern California
- Sliding patterns - Home; sliding doors from Raydoor - Brief Article
by Peter O. Whiteley - Flavorful fall suppers: readers' recipes tested in Sunset's kitchens
- Rivers inspire deep thoughts - Letters From Our Readers - Letter to the Editor
- Room-service martini - Best of the West; recipe - Brief Article
by Nora Burba Trulsson - Surprises in Santa Rosa: there's more to nosh on than Peanuts in this wine country town - Northern California Day Trip
by Lisa Taggart - Summer flower steps - Garden; used by children at Mary Woodward Elementary School - Brief Article
- On track - Home; bathroom mirror design - Brief Article
by Peter O. Whiteley - Liquid gold: from delicate to robust, honey flavors dishes savory and sweet - includes recipes
by Lisa Taggart - Raised beds spur fast growth - Letters From Our Readers - Letter to the Editor
by Carmen Weakland - Put up your zukes - Best of the West; zucchini recipe - Brief Article
by Sara Schneider - The real thing: Danville has great shopping, dining, and a sense of the past - Travel
by Dave Weinstein - Back to school, in the garden: young thumbs are turning green all over the West - Garden; children's gardening program at Mary Woodward Elementary School, Tigard, Oregon - Brief Article
by Steven R. Lorton - In plain sight: three home-office centers that carve space from other rooms - Home
by Ann Bartelsen - Chicken for all ages: at last, a dinner the whole family will like - recipes
by Jerry Anne Di Vecchio