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...have all moved in or expanded there. Napa's Robert Mondavi Winery (2001 sales: $506 million) has boosted its holdings across Santa Barbara, Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties. "Every major winery in the state is betting on the central coast," says Robert La Vine, Mondavi's director of grower relations. "It's been a real rocket ride...
...federal agents on the lookout for homegrown marijuana. In 1992, a cop using the device had spotted a lot of excess heat coming off high-intensity grow lights. Police searched the house, found more than 100 plants and arrested one of its occupants--a small-time marijuana grower named Danny Kyllo. Kyllo appealed the case all the way to the highest court, arguing that by using infrared technology to pry into his home, the government had conducted an unconstitutional search...
Next I sought out more homegrown sites. Flowerbud.com specializes in unusual varieties like freesias, hyacinths, orchids and tuberoses--seemingly ideal for flower lovers looking for quality blossoms straight from the grower. Another site, Freshroses.com was the most affordable of all. This direct-from-the-grower site charged $30 for a dozen roses (plus $10 for tax and shipping), half the price of the swankier destinations...
...this is available at excellent prices, frequently no more (and sometimes less) than famous-label champagnes. Says Robert Rogness, general manager of Wine Expo in Santa Monica, Calif., which sells more than 200 grower champagnes: "The best champagnes often cost much less than the most famous champagnes because the price of fame is so high...
...identify grower champagnes, look for RM (recoltant-manipulant, or grower-producer) on the label. A few recommended bottles for holiday celebrations...