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Summer Sun can be used to Kill Weeds and Soil Pests~By Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/16/2008 10:28 AM
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Take advantage of the summer sunlight to help reduce weeds, diseases and pests in your soil with a process called solarization. All you need is some thin, transparent plastic sheeting, some sunny days and a little patience, for the process can take 8 to 10 weeks. During June through August, the sunlight is powerful enough to solarize soil. Solarization is like the cleansing process that takes place in a compost pile. When the soil temperature rises under the plastic, microorganisms that prefer warmer temperatures flourish and attack many of the harmful organisms.....
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"Fleas"~By Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/10/2008 10:40 PM
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Cat fleas are frequently encountered in homes and are common pests on domestic cats and dogs. Dog fleas look like cat fleas, but are rare in California. Fleas on either cats or dogs in California are most likely cat fleas. Adult fleas are very small insects (up to 1/8 inch). Female cat fleas remain on the host (unlike most other fleas) and lay about 20 to 30 eggs per day on the animal. The eggs are smooth; they readily fall from the pet and land on surfaces like bedding and carpeting in the animal’s environment. They hatch in about 2....
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Art's of Bear Valley Summer Show Will Run Concurrently with Bear Valley Music Fest! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/09/2008 02:02 PM
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Bear Valley, CA....This is the 18th Year for the Arts of Bear Valley Summer Show! It will be running concurrently with the Bear Valley Music Festival from July 26th~August 10th, in the Perry Walther Building, across from the Bear Valley Music Festival Tent. They will feature an art raffle benefiting the Music Festival. The raffle includes artwork by Nancy Calhoun, Jerry Gililland, June Brown and Joyce Schoonover. Tickets will be sold daily at the Art show in the Perry Walter building, next to the music tent, with the winning tickets to be drawn on August 10th.
   
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“Outrageous & Provocative” Theme Show Extreme at Gallery Calaveras |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/08/2008 11:39 PM
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“Outrageous & Provocative” is the latest theme show opening at Gallery Calaveras on Saturday, July 12. Venture out for an exciting journey through the most flamboyant aspects of our inspired art community. It is sure to be a fresh experience. From wild abstracts to the surreal and breathtaking designs found in nature, this show is sure to amuse, inspire and foster conversation and laughter. Featuring the work of 20 artists, “Outrageous & Provocative” will run for 6 weeks awaiting your viewing pleasure.....
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Interested in Ordering Some Professional Quality Photo's From our Talented Photographer, Hanna Alldrin? |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/07/2008 11:18 PM
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Hanna Alldrin has been a wonderful asset to ThePineTree.net since joining our team the first part of 2008. Her talent in photography is simply amazing! If you are interested in ordering any of the photos she has taken for ThePineTree.net in professional quality or even a family portrait or a photo of that special day, please feel free to contact Hanna. "Alldrin Photography is located in Angels Camp specializing in studio and on location photo shoots. Hanna Alldrin, owner and photographer....
    
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Drying Foods at Home~By Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/03/2008 10:42 AM
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For thousands of years, people have dried many foods to preserve them for leaner times. Preserving seasonal foods by drying is still useful and convenient, and it has the added advantage of conserving storage space. How does drying preserve food? Basically, sufficient moisture is removed from a food material to prevent its decay; water content of properly dried food can vary from 5 percent to 25 percent. In hot, dry climates, food will be reduced in a few days to a moisture level that preserves them. In any climate, however, you can create satisfactory drying conditions at a moderate expense by using artificial heat and circulating air over the food.....
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The Frogarazzi Were Snapping at S.N.AC's General Store in Murphys!~By Gabby Dogwood with Video Enclosed |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/30/2008 11:31 PM
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Murphys, CA.....The Frogarazzi were out in force again Saturday Morning. They were at the S.N.A.C Painted Frog of Calaveras County unveiling. The festivities were held at their New General Store in downtown Murphys. The artist of this frog was Bob Carabas and he did a wonderful job capturing the essence of what S.N.A.C and The Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center wanted to portray in this project. CSERC is the Non-Profit will be the beneficiary of the October Frog Auction for this frog. If you would like to visit this wonderful expression of Frogliness it is located in the Breezeway next to The General Store...
CSERC's Julia Stephens, The Artist Bob Carabas, SNAC's Jill Seale, and Tracy Knopf
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Two New Vendors Along with The Moaning Caverns Frog Unveiling, Joined Fresh Fridays in Utica Park ~By Hanna Alldrin |
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Posted by: hannaheath on 06/28/2008 09:52 AM
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Angels Camp, CA....The weekly Fresh Fridays Farmers Market in Angels Camp has added two new additions to their veggies, fruit, flowers, and fun. The two new venders include: Aria Bakery in Murphys and The Main Street Cafe in Angels Camp. The farmers market is a first for both of these business's looking for expansion and to share their unique flavors with our local community. Aria Bakery has a wide variety of specialty baked goods including: pies, muffins, cookies, bread and much more....
    
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Discourage Raccoons from Damaging your Yard~By Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/25/2008 09:13 AM
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Raccoons are wonderful animals to watch, but can be a quite destructive to your property. They dig in vegetable beds, eat fruit off trees and vines, knock down corn and break into bird feeders. They can also learn to enter your house through a cat or dog door. Knowing a little bit about the life and habits of this gregarious animal can help you protect your landscaping and produce from these masked marauders.....
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Stand Up Fridays Now Being Offered at SUNsual Tanning! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/20/2008 01:30 PM
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Angels Camp, CA..."Stand Up Fridays" are now being offered at SUNsual Tanning on Angels Camp. Every Friday this summer you can purchase our Level 3 Stand Up for 50% OFF. Choose from 1, 3 or 10 Sessions. You can visit SUNsual Tanning on the web at www.sunsualtanning.com. See enclosed flyer.....
 
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