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Customer Appreciation Days at Murphys Nursery Now Until September 30th.
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2010 11:04 PM
Murphys, CA...Check out the deals at Murphys Nursery today! From now until Thursday, September 30th, Murphys Nursery is having a customer appreciation sale. All trees, shrubs and perennials are 25% off! All fruit trees and grapes are 50% off! Soils and fertilizers are 20% off. Plus, there are many "red tag" items on sale for 50% off!
Come celebrate in the Cedar Lane Gardens National Herb Day This Sunday!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/21/2010 11:26 PM
Arnold, CA...Come celebrate in the Cedar Lane Gardens National Herb Day. This is the 4th Annual Fair held in Arnold. There will be Herb Walks, Talks, Local Artists, Music, Food, and a lot of Fun! The 4th Annual Herb Fair will be held this Sunday- September 26, 2010 from 11am-4pm at the Cedar Lane Gardens, 2397 Cedar Lane in Arnold. Call Traci @ A Thyme For Herbs
209-795-7112 for more info.
Come Celebrate the 4th Annual Herb Fair in Arnold!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/16/2010 02:59 PM
Arnold, CA...Come celebrate in the Cedar Lane Garden National Herb Day. This is the 4th Annual Herb Fair held in Arnold. There will be Herb Walks, Talks, Local Artists, Music, Food, and a lot of Fun! To be held on Sunday September 26, 2010 from 11am-4pm in the Cedar Lane Gardens-2397 Cedar Lane in Arnold
Call Traci @ A Thyme For Herbs 209-795-7112 for more info.
New Fall and Winter Hours for The Rusty Knife
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/09/2010 03:23 PM
Arnold, CA....Starting Friday, September 10th, The Rusty Knife's new Fall and Winter hours will be 10:00 am open to 4:00 pm close daily.
The Rusty Knife in Arnold Hosts Last Certified Farmers Market of the Season Today!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/27/2010 11:52 AM
Arnold, CA....Please join us today for the final Farmer' Market of the season at The Rusty Knife. We have a limited selection of goods, but still worth the visit. We will resume our market in the spring of 2011 with a wide variety of fruits, produce and much much more. As always, thank you for your continued support. Come one, come all! The market will offer fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, olive oil, wine, crafts, honey, and more. The market will also offer vegetable transplants for all of those interested in growing their own vegetables. The owners at The Rusty Knife want to give back to the community, so they are offering their space to the vendors at no charge. For those local certified producers who would like to partake in the Market, please feel free to reach out to Emile or Rana at 209-795-0444. "The Rusty Knife ~ Developing Community Through Food."
Open Garden Event Coming Up Saturday August 28th
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/17/2010 11:35 PM
Open Garden Event will be held Saturday, August 28, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Calaveras Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. At 10:15am – Potato Harvest Demonstration and at 11:00am -- Playing in the Dirt: Soil Testing and Amendments plus Gardening on Slopes or Using Mounds. Succulent Garden (mounded) Potato Towers. Explore gardening techniques on slopes or using mounds with Master Gardeners Ed Miser and Marilyn DeRousse at 11:00am at OPEN GARDEN DAY on Saturday, August 28, at the Calaveras Master Gardener .....
The Third Annual Farms of Tuolumne County Farm and Ranch Tour will be held Saturday, August 7, 2010, from 10am - 4pm. This is a fun, educational and unique experience for the whole family. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 the day of the event. Self guided tour. Tickets and map with descriptions of each farm are available at www.FarmsofTuolumneCounty,org. For more information, email info@FarmsofTuolumneCounty.org or call 209.533.5695.....
EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP)
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/24/2010 11:39 PM
The Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program is a federal regulatory program affecting contractors, property managers, and others (including painters, plumbers, and electricians) who disturb painted surfaces. It applies to residential houses, apartments, and child-occupied facilities such as schools and day-care centers built before 1978. It includes pre-renovation education requirements as well as training, certification, and work practice requirements....
Bring your garden pests for identification to Open Garden Day on July 24, Saturday, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Calaveras County Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden, Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. The “Pests and Bugs” presentation begins at 10:30 am sharp. Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer free live help for home gardening questions, research your pesky pest issues, and assist in diagnosing plant problems. Bring your samples in plastic bags. ....
Valley Springs Farmers Market has much more to offer than just produce~by Charity Maness
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/28/2010 10:43 AM
Valley Springs, CA...If you want to find the best locally grown produce around, this local farmer’s market is the one to hit. Open 8:30 am to 1pm every Saturday ‘til the rainy season comes (September 25th) this market is located in the Terrace Plaza parking lot. From zucchini to eggplant, from pluots to blueberries, it’s all here, and it’s all good. For those looking for more of an art fair outdoor market, well, this is it. The local quilting guild, Loose Threads Quilt Guild, was there raffling off a beautiful block snowman scene quilt. The proceeds of the raffle go to many different local charities and .....