Article: Livermore.(Nursery day trip)(Directory)

Why go now: Spring doesn't get any better than this. Grapevines leafing out and roses in mad bloom leave you itching to get your hands in the earth. The new agriculture: Wine and rodeos put Livermore on the map, but now everyone's talking about olive oil and backyard veggie gardens. Number of olive oil producers: 10 Overheard at the nursery: "What's the kind of pomegranate in the juice again? 'Wonderful? Let's get one of those trees!" Need coffee? Sketch out planting plans downtown at Panama Red Coffee Co. (2115 First St.; 925/245-1700). Great chai too. Best outdoor meal: Sunday brunch or sunset supper(with plenty of local produce) on the patio at the Restaurant at Wente ...

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