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2009 Open Garden Days Return on Saturday February 28th |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/24/2009 10:47 PM
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Master Gardeners welcome the public back to their Demonstration Garden on February 28, 2009. While the garden has been resting Master Gardeners have been busy preparing another series of interesting and informative events for the 2009 season. Held on the fourth Saturday of each month, starting in February and concluding in November, Open Garden Days will focus on production of high yield and continuous crops that are easy to grow in a limited space....
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Introducing Harvey Zeugin and Intarsia and Welcome! ~by Victor Claveau |
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Posted by: Victor_Claveau on 02/20/2009 06:07 PM
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Valley Springs, CA....We would like to welcome Harvey Zeugin to our Advertising Family!.....A few years ago a friendly neighbor, Jack Pickens, introduced Harvey Zeugin to the ancient art of Intarsia; the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by laying precious, exotic woods onto groundwork of solid wood. It was not long before Harvey became addicted to the “hobby” and since has become an accomplished intarsiatori...
    
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"The Big Seed and Gardening Book Exchange" Next Saturday! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/19/2009 11:40 AM
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Next weekend, Saturday 28th, is the big seed and gardening book exchange event sponsored by the Foothill Collaborative for Sustainability (FoCuS) and Tuolumne County Master Gardeners. Anyone who is scrambling to make ends meet, who loves to garden, or who would like to plant a row for the hungry should not miss this opportunity to learn how to grow your own food and pick up some great seeds to start your veggies this year! Master....
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“DIY BRIDE” ~ By Hanna Alldrin |
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Posted by: Hanna_Alldrin on 02/18/2009 12:33 PM
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Calaveras County, CA……Another Great Addition to ThePineTree.net....The Pine Tree “DIY BRIDE” is a new column by staff writer and photographer, Hanna Alldrin. Every Wednesday Hanna will be posting new and innovative wedding ideas from decorations, attire, favors, flowers and more that any “DIY” (Do It Yourself) Bride can do....especially on a budget. This week’s “DIY BRIDE” topic is How to Make Your Wedding Dress Unique with embellishments, color and waistbands……
 
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Thinking Locally First in Calaveras County! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/15/2009 11:44 PM
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Calaveras County, CA....Sahara Saude, from the Sierra Business Council (SBC), will introduce new programs that SBC is currently piloting in Calaveras County. Come and learn more about what you can do to support local businesses and how SBC is working with local groups to address important social, environmental, and economic sustainability issues....
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Seed and Gardening Book Exchange Planned for February 28th, 2009 |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/11/2009 01:44 PM
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On Saturday, February 28th something BIG will be happening at Tuolumne County Ambulance & Fire Administration building. No, it’s not a fire drill! The Foothill Collaborative for Sustainability (FoCuS) is joining forces with Tuolumne County Master Gardeners to sponsor a Seed and Gardening Book Exchange. Anyone interested in starting a vegetable garden this Spring should attend. If you have seeds you’ve saved, extra seeds you’ve purchased and can share, or if you just want to come and pick up some seeds to start a garden and try some interesting varieties, everyone is welcome. Master.....
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Foothill Collaborative for Sustainability, FoCuS, Announces its Educational Programs for 2009 |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/10/2009 08:18 PM
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The Foothill Collaborative for Sustainability (FoCuS), a three year old nonprofit educational organization based in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties, has announced its first annual series of educational programs – with the first offering on the evening of February 25th in Murphys.....
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Grape Arbors -New Interest in an Old Tradition~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/10/2009 03:27 PM
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Grapes have been a part of the Sierra Foothill’s heritage and tradition for many years. Many homesteads and landscapes over the foothills still have a grape vine - over the wall, along a back fence, or in the old shade tree. Now many people are looking again to the grape vine for beauty, food, enjoyment and pride. Grape arbors serve as accents in the landscape, as a passage way or simply a source of shade in recreational areas and to adorn structures.....
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Managing a Family Chicken Flock~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/04/2009 08:20 AM
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Maintaining a small poultry flock can be rewarding and will provide an opportunity for various family members to participate in animal care. Chickens are best maintained as a flock and are well suited for such management. With proper care and consideration, the small family flock may be maintained on farms or small acreages near urban areas.....
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Farm to Family Program to Feed Hungry |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/04/2009 08:51 AM
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The Calaveras Farm to Family program is a cooperative effort to help feed the hungry of Calaveras County. Due to recent changes in the economy, Food Bank donations have fallen below demand and families who have never applied for supplemental food are signing up for help. In order to meet the increased demand and provide healthy fruits and vegetables, Calaveras County residents are asked to think about ways they can help provide food for the hungry.....
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