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Swendeman Hardware Has What Your Project Needs! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2013 05:23 PM
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Angels Camp, CA... Swendeman Hardware is available to help with all your projects from leaky faucets to building a barn. Stop by and see the Swendemans at 65 S Main St Angels Camp, CA (half a block from Hwy 4) and check out the manager's specials. If you need help planning a project call us at 209.736.4681. Tell the Swendemans you saw it on thePineTree.net!
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Greenhouse Gardening Class |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2013 08:06 AM
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Jackson, CA...On Saturday, September 21st, Amador Master Gardeners will present a free class on "Greenhouses, Cold Frames, and Propagation" from 9am to noon. Guest presenter Sheri Burke, El Dorado Master Gardener, has many years of experience with propagation from both cuttings and seeds and produces over 500 plants per year in her greenhouse. This class, which is open to the public, will show you how to use your greenhouse or cold frame to full advantage...
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Three Calaveras County Girls Sweep CSHA Region 4 Royalty |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/02/2013 01:37 AM
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Stockton, CA...On Sunday August 25, 2013 three Calaveras County Girls brought home top Honors in the California State Horsemen’s Association Region 4 Royalty Contests. Morgan Middleton of Hathaway Pines won the Little Miss CSHA competition for Region 4. Sarah Parker of Burson won the Junior Miss CSHA competition for Region 4, and McKensey Middleton of Hathaway Pines won the Miss CSHA competition for Region 4...
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CalaverasGROWN partners with Marketing Director Sean Kriletich |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/29/2013 03:50 PM
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San Andreas, CA...CalaverasGROWN, a Calaveras County non-‐profit agricultural marketing and education organization has partnered with Sean Kriletich of the Paloma Pollinators in order to more effectively fulfill our mission. Sean will be working with CalaverasGROWN as marketing director. Sean is a regional agricultural producer and consultant with a long history in Calaveras County. He has been a member of CalaverasGROWN since its inception and was a committed member of the volunteer board of directors for six years....
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Rick's Calaveras Tire & Automotive |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/28/2013 11:26 AM
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San Andreas, CA... Come see Rick for all your tire and automotive repair needs - even air conditioning!
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Swendeman Hardware Has What Your Project Needs! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/20/2013 12:12 PM
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Angels Camp, CA... Swendeman Hardware is available to help with all your projects from leaky faucets to building a barn. Stop by and see the Swendemans at 65 S Main St Angels Camp, CA (half a block from Hwy 4) and check out the manager's specials. If you need help planning a project call us at 209.736.4681. Tell the Swendemans you saw it on thePineTree.net!
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Master Gardner's Annual Tomato Tasting Contest |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2013 10:52 AM
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Sutter Creek, CA... If you are like most gardeners, tomatoes are number one in your heart. Most of us eagerly anticipate the first delicious fruit of the season. We are all looking for the perfect tomato. Saturday, August 31st is your chance to put your tomatoes to the ultimate test! Amador Master Gardeners are sponsoring a tomato judging and tasting at the Sutter Creek Farmers Market.
Bring at least one washed tomato of each variety (at least five cherry tomatoes) to the Sutter Creek Farmers Market by 9:30 AM on Saturday, August 31st. The judges will announce their favorites at 10:30 AM. The largest tomato will receive a special award.
Join us for the public tasting and you will have the fun of tasting all kinds of tomatoes, from tiny grape-size tomatoes to giants the size of grapefruits, and a variety of colors, including yellow, orange, pink, tiger striped, and of course, ruby red. We are sure to have a tomato you’ve never tasted before and that may become your new favorite. |
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Oaks of the Central Sierra: Care & Prevention |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/29/2013 07:12 PM
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Placerville, CA.. University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources: Oak trees identify California landscapes. Approaching the Sierra foothills, dark green bands of blue oaks interspersed with golden grasses on the rolling hillsides announce the transition into the mountains. ...
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Angels Camp Certified Farmers Market Today! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/26/2013 01:40 PM
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Angels Camp, CA... The market is every Friday evening, through September, from 5pm-dusk at Utica Park in Angles Camp. With lots of local produce, handmade crafts, live music, wine, beer, food and fun for the whole family. The phone number is 209-736-1333. Let me know if you have any questions. ...
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UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener and UC Farm Advisor to speak on Living with Native Plants and the Threat Weeds have on the Landscape |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/05/2013 09:32 PM
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Pine Grove, CA... Workshop to Discuss Living with Natives and the Threat Weeds have on the Landscape
On July 13th, Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park will be hosting its monthly docent meeting and is inviting the public to attend a special presentation on living with natives and the threat weeds have on the landscape. The workshop will be held from 10 am to noon at the Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park in Pine Grove. University of California Master Gardener John Otto and UC Farm Advisor Scott Oneto will highlight local plants of the area and the importance of using native plants in the landscape. They will also discuss how to choose the right plant for your landscape and what plants to avoid. Lastly they will show some of the worst weeds of the area and the best control techniques.
The workshop is free with paid park admission ($8 per vehicle or $7 for senior citizens). For more information or to pre-register visit, http://ucanr.edu/weedworkshop or call 209-223-6482.
Date: July 13, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Location: Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park is located at 14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Road in Pine Grove.
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