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"The Good, The Bad and the Beneficials" will be the Topic at the next Calaveras County Garden Club General Meeting January 14th, 2009 |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/30/2008 03:11 PM
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Calaveras County, CA....The next general meeting of the Calaveras County Garden Club will take place on January 14, 2009 at Murphys Suites, Murphys. The program for the day is "The Good , the Bad, and the Beneficials". Learn to keep a natural balance in your garden by learning to identify and attract the ten most beneficial insects...
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Mandarins growing appeal to consumers....A popular holiday treat, mandarin oranges are only getting better.~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 12/23/2008 05:51 PM
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In the UC Riverside citrus breeding laboratory of plant geneticist Mikeal Roose, scientists spend 75 percent of their time on mandarins, aiming to develop new varieties with rich sweet flavor, bright color, few or no seeds, easy peeling and a maturity date that will extend the fruit's season beyond the winter holidays in California. Mandarins have a lot of appeal. Many on the market today are sweet, easily peeled and they split into even segments without squirting juice. A serving has just 42 calories, but provides 50 percent of the U.S. recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C.....
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Minimize cold damage to your lawn in the winter ~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/23/2008 11:00 PM
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| Lawns can take a beating in the winter, whether you live at high or low elevation. There are some strategies you can follow to minimize cold damage to your lawn this winter. Many people are unaware that lawn grasses behave differently in the winter in each region of the foothills. When we do get frosted by those Arctic fronts that move down from Canada, grass injury is normally .... |
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Shop Christmas Eve at Arnold Ace Home Center for Holiday Clearance Items! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/22/2008 12:00 AM
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Arnold, CA....Arnold Ace Home Center will be holding their Holiday Clearance Sale on Wednesday Christmas Eve....So now is the time to stock up on those holiday items! We also have a lovely wreath and centerpiece making video enclosed for your viewing pleasure. In this video DeAnn and Susan show you how to make elegant to rustic lovely holiday decor for your home. Enjoy.....
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Are your plant roots drowning?~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/17/2008 09:49 AM
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Gardening in the foothills can be a bit of a challenge. Summers are very warm and dry, and some winters can be extremely wet. In addition, much of our soil is heavy and poorly drained. This time of year, many of your plants may be struggling with saturated soil. Generally, if the upper foot of soil is saturated for no more than a few days at a time, there will be little or no damage to most plants.....
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Stop By Murphys Nursery for Your Gift Cards and Gifts! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/11/2008 04:05 PM
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Murphys, CA...For over 22 years Murphys Nursery has been the place to stop for all your Green needs in Murphys. A Murphys Nursery gift card or two will complete any Christmas List. They also have lot's of great plants and accessories that would even make Santa Happy....
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It's Time to Give Houseplants Some Tender Loving Care~By Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/10/2008 09:38 AM
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Now that the days are getting shorter, spend some time doting on your houseplants. The most important factor in the care of houseplants is matching up a plant's needs to its environment. Light source, light intensity, temperature and total room environment are all crucial to houseplants. Each plant has its own individual cultural requirements, but will tolerate quite a few changes....
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Book Signing with Children's Christian Book Author, Gloria Jean Bodenmuller....Video Enclosed |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/06/2008 10:20 PM
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Angels Camp, CA....We had the great pleasure of chatting with Gloria Jean Bodenmuller, author of two Children's Christian books today. She was signing her newest book " Angels Among Us" at Angels Glad Tidings Book Store in Angels Camp. Another book signing is scheduled for December 13th. at Leap of Faith Christian book store in Sonora, at 9:30am. The books also come with a C.D. that was done by KDQ Productions in Mountain Ranch, California. "I narrate the Angels book and 4 of God's little angels...one being our....
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Winterizing Your Home~by Robert Barkley, Handyman Arnold Ace Home Center |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/05/2008 01:30 PM
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Arnold, CA...Winter is approaching, slowly it seems, but inevitably winter will be upon us. As the temperature drops and the snow falls, vacation homes left unattended for even short periods of time are potentially at peril. Freezing water is your home’s worst enemy. Most commonly plumbing supply lines can burst causing flood damage. Preventing expensive damage means more than just turning off the main water supply. Here is a checklist to help you protect your cabin from winter damage...
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Wood Ashes as A Garden Fertilizer |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 12/03/2008 08:45 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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