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Apply Fertilizer Correctly~By Ken Churches, Master Gardner |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/14/2008 09:46 AM
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When you read your favorite gardening book or even the back of a seed envelope, you will often find specific instructions for applying the necessary fertilizer. Some of the terms used may be confusing to you. As an example, a seed envelope might say something like: "Green beans are a moderate feeder, so band 1/4 cup of a complete organic fertilizer per foot of row." You might be wondering, what does the term "band" mean?....
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Calaveras Visitors Bureau Invites You to Discover Calaveras! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/14/2008 09:25 PM
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San Andreas, CA....Have you ever wondered what’s behind the doors at Calaveras Bed and Breakfasts or marveled about the history of our Historic Hotels? The Calaveras Visitors Bureau invites you to join them for a behind the scenes look into some of Calaveras County’s Bed and Breakfasts and Historic Hotels. This is all part of the CVB’s “Discover Calaveras” event series that kicks off on April 17th at The Robin’s Nest 1895 Bed and Breakfast located in San Andreas. Networking begins at 5:30pm with refreshments and a tour will commence at 6pm. This is a free event and all are invited to attend.....
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Thank You J.S. West Propane Gas! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/14/2008 10:59 PM
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Angels Camp, CA....We would like to thank J.S. West Propane Gas for becoming one of our newest sponsors! J.S. West has been serving residents and businesses of the Central Valley Area and the adjacent foothills since 1909. They are a locally owned and managed company staffed with friendly, trained professionals. Whether you deal with their office staff, service technicians, delivery drivers, or managers you will be talking with an industry professional to answer questions and solve problems....
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More COUPON SPECIAL'S This Week from Murphys Nursery |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2008 09:52 AM
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Murphys, CA...Murphys Nursery will be running a great new coupon specials each week for the next 12 weeks. So watch for new coupon special's each week! This week they have 20% Off Roses. They also have great deals onMasters Rose & Flower Food & Dr. Earth Organic Fertilizer and more. JUST CLICK ON THE AD BELOW AND PRINT TO START SAVING!.....
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Two Events Not to be Missed at EwePhoric Yarns Coming Up! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/12/2008 11:16 AM
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Arnold, CA...There are two very special events coming up at EwePhoric Yarns not to be missed! The first is a "Knit Kimono" Trunk Show from Interweave Knits taking place on April 28th~May 5th. The second event is their 3rd Annual Memorial Day Deck Party! Full Poster and details enclosed.....
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Recycled Building Materials Now Available Through Habitat for Humanity |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/12/2008 10:59 AM
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San Andreas, CA...Recycled Building Materials Now Available at Habitat for Humanity. They are opening a warehouse Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 172 California Street, San Andreas next to Brawner Automotive and Herd’s Welding. Items for sale include recycled building materials, nuts and bolts, light fixtures, large household items, and lots more at bargain prices. The Habitat Warehouse will be open the first Saturday of every month with a grand opening scheduled for June 7. Donations are accepted. Call Lucy Thein, 754-1518, to schedule a delivery. All proceeds from the Warehouse sales go toward building affordable housing in Calaveras County.....
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Elizabeth Kallio Named Chef at Saddle Creek's Copper Grille...Award-Winning Restaurant Introduced Rotating Menus, 'Guest Chef Night,' Cooking Classes and a Host of New Entrees for Guests and Members |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/11/2008 08:18 AM
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Copperopolis, CA...Saddle Creek Resort, the gated, 900-acre Castle & Cooke community located in the scenic foothills of the Copper Valley, has named Elizabeth Kallio chef of its award-winning Copper Grille. Kallio is a graduate of the International School of Bangkok (Thailand), Michigan State University and the Culinary Institute of Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She recently served as the personal chef to Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and her family at their private residence on Mackinac Island.....
Elizabeth Kallio, New Chef!
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Sierra Logger Swings an Axe at the Climate Report Shows How Massive Clearcutting Contributes to Global Warming~By Josh Bridges of EPFW |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/10/2008 10:07 PM
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San Francisco, CA...International environmental organization ForestEthics (FE) will release Climate of Destruction: Sierra Pacific Industries' Impact on Global Warming, a scathing report on timber giant Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI), exposing their stated intent to methodically convert to plantations up to one million acres in the next half century, potentially exacerbating climate crisis....
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The Celebrated Nightly News of Calaveras County "Live" at 7pm...Weekend Entertainment Edition The Replay is Enclosed |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/10/2008 05:05 PM
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Arnold, CA...John and Kim come to you "live" at 7pm for our Nightly News from Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch in Arnold where they join us to discuss some issues they wish to get out to the public. Tonight is also our "Weekend Entertainment Edition", where "we tell you what to do!" There is lot's of happenings in our neck of the woods this weekend...."White Sheep of the Family", Clean Up Day at White Pines Park, Bear Valley Pondskimming, Reggae Fest and Jib Jam Rail Fest, Calaveras Follies and more! See you at 7pm. The Replay is enclosed...
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"BIG" White Pines Park Clean-Up Scheduled For This Saturday! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/10/2008 11:06 AM
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Hello Committee Members and Friends....This coming Saturday, April 12th, is the "BIG" White Pines Park clean-up. It has been quite a year for pine needles and tree branch fall. The Kafka's and the Ash's have already been hard at work and they had young people from the Probation Department for three days last week. So they have a real head start on the work. The Committee believes they can get almost everything done on the 12th if they have a good turnout....
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