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Lavender Livens Herb and Flower Gardens~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2009 01:34 PM
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For a colorful and useful addition to the home garden, try planting lavender. It's well suited for the foothill’s dry climate and heavy soils, and few herbs match the uniqueness and versatility of lavender. Known for its distinct fragrance in perfumes and soaps, lavender is a popular ingredient in candles, sachets, bath oils and shampoos. It’s also used in cut flower arrangements and wreaths, and in dishes such as barbecues, vegetables and desserts.....
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You Can Assist the Calaveras Garden to Family Program in Feeding the Hungry in Calaveras County |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/17/2009 10:51 PM
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Do you want to help yourself and others in a fun fulfilling way? Do you have a 2 by 2 or larger plot of dirt, grass or weeds, a south facing windowsill or an apartment balcony? If you answered yes to any of these questions you can assist the Calaveras Garden to Family program in feeding the hungry in Calaveras County. Calaveras Garden to Family has hundreds of vegetable starts available...
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Protect Vegetables from Early Summer Stress~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/16/2009 07:02 PM
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Heat, drought and pests make early summer a difficult time for foothill vegetable gardens. Cool-season cole crops like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage are especially vulnerable. In warm areas, broccoli heads brown, cauliflower flowers too quickly and cabbage heads crack....
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This Year's Art in the Garden's Will Encompass Four Very Different Gardens in the West Point Wilseyville Area of Calaveras County |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/16/2009 08:52 PM
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| This year's "Art In The Garden's " will encompass four very different gardens, up here in the West Point/Wilseyville area of Calaveras County. The day's festivities begin at the West Point Youth Center, on Main Street in downtown West Point, where visitors will be able to pick up the free shuttle, provided by the Jackson Rancheria. The shuttle will be making a continuous loop of all four gardens throughout the day, so visitors will be able to spend as much time at each garden as they like, then hop on the shuttle to take them to ..... |
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An Apple a Day....by The PineTree Pedaler, Brett Loring |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/14/2009 11:20 AM
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The saying, "An apple for the teacher" takes a twist; now "Two teachers for the Apple" is more apropos for The Red Apple Bakery and Fruit Stand. A welcome scene from days gone by on Highway 4, Lloyd and Christie Bunch and their children, hailing from Hughson, and extended family have been welcoming visitors old and new to the Darby brothers' Red Apple just north of Darby Russell Road. Lloyd Bunch, a former Agriculture teacher, can tell you everything about fruits and vegetables as well as the history of the Darby Ranch, still owned and operated by the Darby’s.....
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“New Meets Old in downtown Murphys” |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/12/2009 10:16 AM
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| Murphys, California, CA... Animal Kingdom Store, a local pet boutique and unique gift shop for animal lovers, is moving to 458 Main Street, in the heart of Old Town Murphys. Animal Kingdom has been located a few blocks away in the Arbors for the past six years, establishing itself as a huge success and welcome addition to the community. The grand “new” opening of Animal Kingdom Store is scheduled for this Saturday, June 13th, 2009.... |
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Irrigation Key to Vegetable Production~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/02/2009 10:36 AM
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As hot, dry weather begins to stress home gardens in June, proper watering is critical for healthy young vegetable plants and quality produce. Watering is both a science and an art. Gardeners should learn to spot signs of water stress on plants. Water-stressed lettuce can be bitter, for example, while tomatoes and chile will often develop dead patches at the tips called blossom end rot. Water-stressed chile also tends to become more pungent, although over watering it can also increase incidence of chile wilt. Water-stressed sweet corn, meanwhile, can be poorly pollinated with fewer kernels on the ear.....
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FoCuS Announces Its Sustainable Living Series Educational Programs for June |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/31/2009 10:39 PM
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Arnold, CA.... FoCuS will sponsor three educational programs during May – two evening Sustainable Conversations (June 18 in Angels Camp and June 24 in Murphys), and one Sustainable Living Seminars (Friday evening, June 5 and Saturday morning June 6, in Sonora). Each month, FoCuS sponsors a “sustainable conversation.” This month, there will be two of these evening programs.....
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Plant Lima Beans, Okra, and Brussels Sprouts in May~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/28/2009 10:21 AM
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Now is the time to plan for a late summer harvest of lima beans, okra and Brussels sprouts. Lima beans prefer warmer weather than green beans and germinate best at soil temperatures of 65 degrees F or higher. Climbing or pole varieties, like 'King of the Garden,' produce flattened butterbean-shaped cream-colored seed and may take up to 88 days to produce. Plant in hills three feet apart with three to four seeds per hill, training vines up poles tied together in a tripod. 'Speckled Calico' ripens 10 days earlier, producing large colorful beans with a full-bodied flavor. Heat-tolerant vines will produce well throughout the summer.....
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Stop by NEXT Upscale Resale for "Crazy Day Sale" in Downtown Murphys This Saturday! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/20/2009 11:42 AM
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Be sure to stop by Next Upscale Resale for Crazy Day Sale in the parking lot from 9am-5pm this Saturday!....inside store sale as well, all inventory dated 2008 is 50% off, (excluding furniture and jewelry.). All other store items sale as follows....
 
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