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FoCuS Announces Its Sustainable Living Series Educational Programs for June |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/31/2009 10:39 PM
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Arnold, CA.... FoCuS will sponsor three educational programs during May – two evening Sustainable Conversations (June 18 in Angels Camp and June 24 in Murphys), and one Sustainable Living Seminars (Friday evening, June 5 and Saturday morning June 6, in Sonora). Each month, FoCuS sponsors a “sustainable conversation.” This month, there will be two of these evening programs.....
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Plant Lima Beans, Okra, and Brussels Sprouts in May~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/28/2009 10:21 AM
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Now is the time to plan for a late summer harvest of lima beans, okra and Brussels sprouts. Lima beans prefer warmer weather than green beans and germinate best at soil temperatures of 65 degrees F or higher. Climbing or pole varieties, like 'King of the Garden,' produce flattened butterbean-shaped cream-colored seed and may take up to 88 days to produce. Plant in hills three feet apart with three to four seeds per hill, training vines up poles tied together in a tripod. 'Speckled Calico' ripens 10 days earlier, producing large colorful beans with a full-bodied flavor. Heat-tolerant vines will produce well throughout the summer.....
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Stop by NEXT Upscale Resale for "Crazy Day Sale" in Downtown Murphys This Saturday! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/20/2009 11:42 AM
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Be sure to stop by Next Upscale Resale for Crazy Day Sale in the parking lot from 9am-5pm this Saturday!....inside store sale as well, all inventory dated 2008 is 50% off, (excluding furniture and jewelry.). All other store items sale as follows....
 
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Spring Flea Market In Copperopolis on May 30th! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/19/2009 09:15 PM
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FREE FLOWER DAY at Arnold Ace Home Center EVERY MONDAY! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/14/2009 10:17 AM
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Arnold, CA....Back by popular demand, Arnold Ace Home Center is offering FREE flower EVERY MONDAY! Be sure to stop in get yours!
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Lose The Lawn....Conserve Dollars and Water |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/13/2009 04:29 PM
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Master Gardeners May Open Garden Day will be held May 23 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 “Lose the Lawn – How to Conserve Dollars and Water.”...
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Celebrate Mother's Day and Give Mom Flower's This Year....Visit Blooms and Things at www.MothersDayFlowers.Org! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/07/2009 09:16 PM
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Mother's Day is May 10th.....Visit Blooms and Things at their newest location on Hwy 4 in Arnold next to Barry Ward Realty or www.MothersDayFlowers.org, Owned by Blooms & Things Florists, Hand-Delivered by Local Florists, or give them a call a (877)250-8390 for Mother's Day Specials. "We are a real full service florist and we know what it takes to get the job done right. We've been in business for 23 years and we can asure you we know what we are doing. If you are not happy with our service we will correct whatever has gone awry. We guarantee it!! Flowers for Mother’s Day will show your Mother how much you appreciate all that she does. Order Mother’s Day flowers online from us to guarantee your Mom has the best Mother’s Day yet.....
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Garden Decisions Today Will Determine Late Summer Sweetness of Corn~by Ken Churhces |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/06/2009 10:13 AM
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Gardeners who want sugary sweet corn in July and August should choose wisely the varieties they plant in May. Careful attention to harvesting and handling will help retain sweetness. At optimum maturity, traditional sweet corn will contain as much as 5 to 6 percent sugar. However, over-mature or improperly handled sweet corn can be tasteless.....
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New Business Has Spicy History and Spicier Future! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/03/2009 11:32 PM
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Murphys, CA....One of Murphys historic buildings that once served as the entrance to an underground tunnel used to secretly move whiskey to the Murphys Hotel during Prohibition will once again have a spicy existence when a new business opens off Main Street on Saturday, May 30th. The Spice Tin, owned and operated by Patty and Jan Schulz, located at 457 N. Algiers St., will offer a wide range of exotic spices in addition to fine art and world treasures. The shop is behind the Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. at the corner of Main St. and Algiers.....
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Free Vegetable Garden Class Being Offered At Arnold Ace Home Center This Saturday May 2nd |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/30/2009 10:20 AM
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Arnold, CA....Arnold Ace Home Center will offering a FREE Vegetable Garden Class on Saturday, May 2nd at 1pm. Hoping for a bumper crop of vegetables this year? Come to Arnold Ace’s free gardening class this Saturday at 1PM. You will learn how to extend the growing season and select vegetable and herb varieties that grow best in this area. Attendees will get valuable coupons for garden product discounts.
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