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What is Backyard Orchard Culture? |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/23/2008 01:51 PM
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San Andreas, CA....What is Backyard Orchard Culture? is the luncheon program topic for the April 9th, Calaveras County Garden Club meeting at the Blue House Bistro in San Andreas at 11am. Ed Laivo, Wholesale Sales and Marketing Manager for Dave Wilson Nursery, will explain his system of strategies and techniques that allows multiple types of fruit to be planted in a small space with tree size controlled by summer pruning. Mr. Laivo has over 30 years of extensive experience in plant production, marketing and....
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Glen Sanchez of Good Enterprises is Here to Help with Defensible Space! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/21/2008 01:36 PM
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Summer Time is here. Now is the time to start thinking about fire clearances. Do you have a defensible space? As we all know the new law requires100 ft fire clearances. Good Enterprises is here to help. CDF is getting ready to do their inspections, so to make sure you are ready, call Glen Sanchez today for a free estimate (209)728.1700 or email Glen at goodenterprises@comcast.net. Glen specializes in lot clearing, brush removal, fire clearances, post holes, debris hauling and stump grinding!
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CAMPS Celebrates Easter with a Special Champagne Brunch and Egg Hunt! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/18/2008 09:47 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...Join CAMPS art Greenhorn Creek for a Special Champagne Brunch this Easter Sunday from 9am~2pm. They will also be having an Adult Egg Hunt at Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort from Thursday March 20th through Saturday March 22nd. The Adult Egg Hunt on the Golf Course includes fun prizes. The Easter Bunny will hide Easter eggs on the golf course in places where we occasionally go. He will place them in various hiding places where (Full Brunch Menu Enclosed also)......
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Next Arnold RIM Trail Meeting Tuesday March 25th |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/17/2008 11:42 PM
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Arnold, CA....Hey all you Arnold RIM Trail enthusiasts, the next A.R.T. Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 25th from Time: 5:30~7pm at the Forest Service Headquarters, Hathaway Pines.(the meeting will not be held at the Round Table Pizza as previously planned!) Please find the minutes from the March 4th meeting enclosed....
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SierraSentry Provides Mountain Home Owners Piece of Mind |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/17/2008 08:42 AM
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Owning your own mountain home can be a rewarding and enjoyable family experience. Unfortunately, it can also offer its own challenges. Whether you are a second home owner or a full-timer you may have concerns regarding the maintenance, safety and upkeep of your property while you’re away. From a distance, ongoing care and maintenance can be difficult and worrisome.....
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Yellow Blooms Line the Road into Ironstone Vineyards for Daffodil Days ~By Hanna Heath |
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Posted by: hannaheath on 03/16/2008 04:48 PM
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Murphys, CA…. Ironstone Vineyards was in full bloom for Daffodil Days 2008, this weekend. The yellow celebration included food, wine, art and thousands of daffodils. Ironstone has 14 acres of approximately 500,000 daffodils in bloom during this time of year, creating a yellow field of blooms along the road into the vineyards and winery….
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Calaveras Big Trees Association Announces 2008 Seminar Schedule |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/14/2008 12:06 PM
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Big Trees State Park, CA....The Calaveras Big Trees Association (CBTA) has scheduled four seminars for 2008 which are free, fun and open to the public. Mark your calendars and do not miss out on this excellent opportunity to learn about fish and fishing, fantastic outdoor experiences, local native plants, and what is happening in and with our forests......
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PG & E Employees and Retirees Raise Nearly $3.9 Million in Annual "Campaign for the Community" Fund Drive |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/14/2008 12:12 PM
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San Francisco, CA....Pacific Gas and Electric Company today announced its employees and retirees have pledged nearly $3.9 million – a 19 percent increase over the last year – to 3,868 schools and nonprofit organizations through the company’s 2008 Campaign for the Community.....
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In the Mood to Discuss "A New Earth" Recommended by the Oprah Book Club? |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/13/2008 11:02 AM
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Murphys, CA...A new Book Discussion Group has started in Murphys every Saturday at 11am from March 8th thru May 17th. This will be a 10 week long event. This week they will be discussing "ECKHART TOLLE'S A NEW EARTH: AWAKENING TO YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE." The meetings will be held at Skyhawk Retreat, 1480 Pennsylvania Gulch Road, Murphys.....
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Weed Control Featured at Open Garden Day |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/12/2008 01:40 PM
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Weed....a four letter word for every gardener!!! How to control weeds is the focus of the Calaveras County Master Gardeners March 22 Open Garden Day. Now that spring is here most gardeners are eager to prepare their gardens for spring planting. However, one of the first things greeting them in the garden are weeds....
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