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Knowing When and How to Harvest |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/07/2009 02:33 PM
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| Master Gardeners July Open Garden Day will be held July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their Demonstration Garden at the Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. The featured topic at 10:30 a.m. will be “Knowing When and How to Harvest.” Now that warm weather has arrived many fruits and vegetables in the home garden are ripening and almost ready to pick. But how do you know for sure that the peaches or pears are truly ripe and ready? Or what about those underground veggies – like potatoes or onions – how do you know “it’s time”? Master Gardeners will be available to answer these and other questions the public may have about harvesting their garden’s bounty.... |
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FOCUS Presents The Crash Course on Economics, Energy and the Environment |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/05/2009 11:41 PM
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FOCUS presents The Crash Course on Economics, Energy and the Environment. This will include four evenings: July 23 & 30, August 6 & 13
Presented by Cooper Kessel of COOPER KESSEL ARCHITECT and ASSOCIATES. This event will be held at 13949 Mono Way in Sonora from
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. This seminar is presented in a four part series and is based on the works of Chris Martenson whose background as a research scientist led him to explore the inner workings of America’s financial system and resource base. The Crash Course seeks to help individuals understand the nature of some extremely serious challenges and risks to our economy and....
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Time to Start Thinking about Planting Fall Garden~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/30/2009 10:30 PM
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Dry pea vines and spent spinach may be all that's left of the spring garden in July, but by rototilling compost into nutrient-depleted soil, gardeners can jump start new crops for harvest in the fall. For gardens in warmer areas of the foothills, plant seed in July for broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and other cabbage-family cole crops like kohlrabi, kale and collards. The plants will mature in the fall when it's cool, making crops sweeter at harvest because plant respiration decreases and more sugar accumulates at lower temperatures.....
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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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