After a lovely time exploring the spectacular Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Ajo, its historic gateway community, we're back in Yuma, 'The Gateway to the Great Southwest', which is getting ready to celebrate its
100^th birthday with a number of events and festivities. This Big Blend e-Newsletter covers Yuma's Centennial Celebrations, as well as the spring events in Three Rivers, gateway to Sequoia National Park. Artist Victoria Chick shares the history of plein air painting, Ruth Milstein provides tips on choosing fruits and vegetables, and Glynn Burrows gives us 10 good reasons to visit historic Norfolk, England!