Monthly Archives: January 2009

Workshop, Saturday Jan 24th 1 pm to 4

Posted on 21. January 2009 by admin

I’m volunteering this Saturday at a workshop hosted by the Master Gardener program. The topics covered will be: Gardening Resources from the UC (University of Calfornia Extension Program) Enjoying Healthy Vegetables Tree Care: Fruits and Ornamentals Composting: Making Garden Gold … Continue reading →

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Fruit trees 101

Posted on 12. January 2009 by admin

Did you know that fruit trees have required “chill hours” before they will produce fruit? Each tree, of hundreds of varieties available, has its own requirement. A chill hour is an hour of wintertime that the temperature drops below 40 … Continue reading →

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I’m sick with a cold

Posted on 6. January 2009 by admin

How does this happen? Life just isn’t fair when you’re sick. All those plans to get right back into things, to get so much done. Dashed! I was planning to move out some of the smaller broccoli and cauliflower seedlings … Continue reading →

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Back home again. Happy New Year everyone!

Posted on 3. January 2009 by admin

It’s great to travel, but it’s also great to be home again, in my own bed. I stand corrected: Gabriella and Zach dolls do sing; you just have to push a button on the back of each doll. I have … Continue reading →

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