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Drip Irrigation Systems for Gardeners~by Ken Churches

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/21/2009 12:44 PM
There are four common techniques for irrigating gardens. Sprinklers are very inefficient because wind blows much of the water away. Flooding is good for large irrigated pastures or alfalfa fields, but it’s a waste in small vegetable gardens. And furrow irrigation loses a lot of water that seeps into soil away from roots.....
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Legumes Good for Families and Soil~by Ken Churches

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/15/2009 08:48 AM

Gardeners can feed their families and enrich the soil by growing legumes, such as green beans, soybeans, lentils and peas. Legume roots produce their own nitrogen, which is a major fertilizer nutrient needed by all plants for growth. Nitrogen is produced in nodules that form on the roots of legumes, which contain Rhizobium bacteria. The bacteria take nitrogen from the air and convert it into a form the plants can use.....
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May Day Celebration at the Calaveras Fairgrounds

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/09/2009 10:03 PM
Frogtown- Angels Camp, CA.…. One of the most magical things about the Calaveras County Fair is all of the flowers and color that spring from the gates to the barns. This year the Bret Harte FFA program has been growing flowers for the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. The Fair is inviting you to be a part of the process. On May 1, the fair is hosting the first annual May Day Celebration. Bring a shovel or a trowel and come join your neighbors and plant flowers.....
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Master Gardener's Spring Plant Sale on April 24~25th

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/09/2009 10:33 AM
Get your garden growing at the Master Gardener's Spring Plant Sale taking place on Friday, April 24th from 3:30 -6:00 pm and Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (rain or shine) in the demonstration garden located at the Government Center at 891 Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas.....
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Techniques to Help the Spring Garden~by Ken Churches

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/07/2009 10:43 AM
April is a risky month for Foothill gardeners because weather is so unpredictable. Gardeners face potential late spring frosts, which can wipe out warm season crops like tomatoes, chile and squash. In some years, warm weather can reduce the quality of cool season crops like leaf lettuce and peas....
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Great April Specials from Middletons!

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/16/2009 09:14 AM
Angels Camp, CA...This month Middleton's in the Mark Twain Center has another round of great deals for you. They even are offering up to a $750 cash rebate on Frigidaire until May 1st of 2009. Stop in and browse at the best Furniture and Appliance Center in the Entire Motherlode.

Wild Turkeys in Oak Woodlands~by Ken Churches

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/02/2009 01:32 PM
Traditional feasts often center on domestic turkeys served in a grand fashion. The domestic bird, raised in large flocks, is quite different than its wild counterpart. Domestic turkeys have a reputation of being less than brilliant, docile, slow moving creatures. The wild bird is the complete opposite of the culinary breed....
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It's Time to Shop Til' Your Drop....The Angels Camp Business Association Presents Their Annual "Spring Fling!"

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/02/2009 08:56 AM
Angels Camp, CA.....

FoCuS Presents Circles of Collaboration on April 11th!

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/25/2009 10:57 PM

Photo courtesy of: Win Burleson & Chris Verplaetse

Are you interested in becoming more self-sufficient? Come join the Foothill Collaborative for Sustainability (FoCuS) for a potluck lunch followed by an afternoon of networking with our various interest groups devoted to sustainability, community self-reliance, and localization. Learn more about the various activities FoCuS is involved in. Find the group that fits your interests or start one of your own and start planning activities for the upcoming year. .....
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University of California adds second course to free, online pesticide training for retail employees~By Ken Churches

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/24/2009 03:32 PM
The University of California (UC) Statewide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program has released a second course in its free, online pesticide training series for retail employees at www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/IPMPROJECT/edprogramsmenu.html. These courses were created to increase consumer awareness about pesticides and alternative options for managing pests in homes and gardens. ....
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