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Ebbetts Pass Lumber & Arnold Ace Home Center Have Your Flood & Emergency Supplies |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2017 08:47 PM
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Arnold, CA...Ebbetts Pass Lumber & Arnold Ace Home Center Have Your Flood & Emergency Supplies. We have flood control and cleanup items in stock. Supplies are moving quickly so stock up now! Flood Barriers, Sandbags (Empty and w/ Sand), Hydrabarriers, Quick Dams, Wattles. Generators, Sump Pumps and Hose, Expanding Spray Foam, Rain Gear
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Learn Crafting By Grafting At Mother Lode Bonsai Club |
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Posted by: News_Desk on 01/11/2017 12:36 PM
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San Andreas,CA...“Crafting by Grafting” will be the theme for the Mother Lode Bonsai Club’s free public demonstration on Saturday, February 4. Guest speaker will be Dan “Doc” Ward, a well-known Placer County bonsai expert, who resides in Granite Bay. His presentation will follow the club’s monthly meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the San Andreas Central Library, 1299 Gold Hunter Road (off Mountain Ranch Road) in San Andreas.
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Mother Lode Bonsai Club’s Workshop On Seasonal Repotting |
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Posted by: News_Desk on 12/16/2016 04:29 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Mother Lode Bonsai Club will conduct a free workshop for the public on seasonal bonsai repotting, following the club’s Saturday, January 7 meeting at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the San Andreas Central Library, 1299 Gold Hunter Road (off Mountain Ranch Road) in San Andreas.
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“Selection & Care Of Ornamental Shrubs & Roses,” A UCCE Master Gardeners Class |
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Posted by: News_Desk on 12/14/2016 12:43 PM
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Jackson, CA...Many homeowners in Amador County have ornamental shrubs in their landscape or garden. Many might also be considering adding to the shrubs and have questions about which ones to choose. If this sounds like you, plan on attending the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County class “Selection and Care of Ornamental Shrubs and Roses” on January 28, 2017. This class will discuss various ornamental shrubs that grow throughout Amador County and the season in which they bloom. We will also discuss the proper time to prune these shrubs, as not all of them are pruned at the same time.
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Learn How To Graft Fruit Trees With The UCCE Master Gardeners! |
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Posted by: News_Desk on 12/14/2016 01:00 PM
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Jackson, CA...Join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on February 11, 2017 for this timely class on grafting backyard fruit trees. Local Master Gardeners will present a hands-on clinic covering grafting techniques for home gardeners. Whip, tongue and cleft grafts will be demonstrated and practiced. Bud grafts will also be discussed. Learn how to grow a fruit salad tree. A variety of fruit tree scions will also be available for participants to take home. Hand-outs will be available. The class is free and open to the public. No reservations are required. All classes are held in the GSA building at 12200-B Airport Rd. in Jackson from 9am to Noon.
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UCCE Master Gardeners Plant Propagation Class |
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Posted by: News_Desk on 12/14/2016 01:08 PM
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Jackson, CA...Get ready for your springtime garden by learning the best practices for getting your vegetables off to a successful start. Seed starting and using plant cuttings to clone new plants is one of the most exciting and interesting facets of being a gardener. This class, “Plant Propagation”, on February 25, 2017 will include an informative lecture followed by hands-on practice under the supervision of UCCE Master Gardeners.
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UCCE Master Gardeners Table Grapes & Olives Class |
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Posted by: News_Desk on 12/14/2016 01:23 PM
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Jackson, CA...Grapes and olives grow well in the foothills. The local weather and soils seem to agree with them as these crops have a long history in the area. Join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on February 4, 2017 at the “Table Grapes and Olives” class to learn how to add table grapes and olives to your home garden or orchard. Backyard grapevines can provide a variety of tasty grapes as well as shade, while olive trees add color and texture to the landscape along with a useful fruit.
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Garden Planning: Vegetables & Annuals Now & Later Class |
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Posted by: News_Desk on 12/14/2016 01:31 PM
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Jackson, CA...After the hustle and bustle of the holidays has passed, January is a great time to begin planning and planting parts of your spring vegetable garden. This year why not include a few well, chosen annual flowers to brighten up and add color to your veggie garden. Annuals also attract pollinators that can help your vegetables.
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Is Your Home & Property Ready For Winter? |
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Posted by: News_Desk on 11/22/2016 04:43 PM
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Sonora, CA...Don't let winter weather catch you unprepared. Frigid temperatures can cause one of winter's worst woes, frozen water pipes. Make sure to get your home ready for winter now.
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Stop In At The Murphys Nursery Annual Fall Sale! |
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Posted by: News_Desk on 11/16/2016 12:54 PM
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Murphys, CA...Fall is the best time to plant. The soil is warm, the air is cooling off and rain is right around the corner. Winter rains will help develop a strong root system so get your trees, shrubs, vines and perennials in the ground this Fall! We have a fresh selection of trees, shrubs and perennials and more are on the way!
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