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Managing a Family Chicken Flock~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/15/2010 09:45 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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Dwarf Fruit Trees Add Variety to Landscapes~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/14/2010 10:31 PM
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Gardeners who like to try new things in the New Year might consider planting dwarf fruit trees, which add colors and shapes to the home landscape and greater variety to the family diet. Most dwarf fruit tree varieties come from grafting one fruit variety or scion onto another that serves as the root system. Dwarfing occurs because of restricted nutrient supply to the scion. Different root systems result in different sizes...
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Calaveras Chamber to Host 2nd Annual Mother Lode Bridal Faire! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/06/2010 09:52 AM
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The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Mother Lode Bridal Faire on Sunday, January 24th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Mark Twain Hall at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. There will be more than 50 vendors displaying their goods and services for all Brides and Brides to Be. Vendor space is still available and vendors wishing to apply can contact the Chamber office at 736-2580 for an application....
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January Time to Prepare Soil for Spring Gardens~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/05/2010 09:26 AM
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A good fertility program is the best way to prepare garden soil for spring planting, and winter is the time to begin the process. Analyzing your soil is the starting point. Take soil samples at several locations in the garden to assess fertility levels. Take samples from six to eight inches deep, the depth most vegetable feeder roots reach. Mix the soil thoroughly for a good, representative sample and use a soil test kit available at local nurseries.....
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Wood Ashes as a Garden Fertilizer~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/16/2009 09:56 AM
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At one time wood ashes were a chief source of potassium and much used in farming and horticulture. While not an important fertilizer anymore, wood ashes have become plentiful around many homes as more people turn to wood burning stoves and fireplaces for heat. It is better to put some of these ashes to beneficial use rather than have them take up space in our landfill. Gardeners with a supply of wood ashes often want to know if ashes are useful as a fertilizer or soil amendment. The questions most generally asked are...
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Free Kids Ornament Making Workshop at Arnold Ace Home Center This Saturday! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/15/2009 11:51 AM
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Arnold, CA....Join Arnold Ace Home Center for another one of their fun filled Holiday Classes. Your children can learn how to make their very own Christmas Ornament this Saturday December 19th at 11am!
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Dormant sprays can help reduce pests & disease in home orchards~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/09/2009 10:28 AM
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Prevention is the first step in controlling diseases and insect pests in home orchards. Many problems can be avoided by choosing resistant fruit tree varieties and providing them with proper care. That care includes removing all dropped fruit and leaves that might be harboring pests. But even the most vigilant gardeners may need to spray their trees during the dormant season to reduce over-wintering pest and disease organisms....
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A Wonderful Family Tradition..."Forest Farms Christmas Trees"~by Tammy Beilstein |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/07/2009 12:07 AM
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Mokelumne Hill, CA....Forest Farms is not only a tree farm but a tradition for many families in our area. Located on a 180 acre farm in the town of Mokelumne Hill, this business owned by Dave and Cathy Chitwood has been bringing home the sights and smells of Christmas for many, many years. As you walk the property you will find White Fir, Red Fir, Douglas Fir, Silvertip, Scotch Pine, Redwood, Blue Spruce, Green Spruce and Cedar. You choose and cut the tree of your choice using a saw provided by Forest Farms. ......
Photos by Tatiana Beilstein |
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Cold weather takes toll on home landscape plants~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/01/2009 08:23 AM
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Those sad-looking landscape plants you are seeing in your yard are a direct result of cold weather. Cold can damage outdoor plants by causing burst cells and ruptured bark or by scorching or burning leaves. Plant cell fluids freeze and rupture the cell wall, or tender bark is repeatedly frozen and thawed. Tree or shrub bark may eventually split, usually occurring when extreme drops in temperature hit a plant when it is completely dormant....
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Arnold Ace Home Center Holiday Happenings! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2009 08:37 AM
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Arnold, CA...Arnold Ace Home Center Holiday Happenings Calendar is filled with entertaining and money saving events for you again this year! Make sure you mark your calendars for one of there classes or sales...
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