Category Archives: Gardening classes and opportunities to learn

If you want to learn more about gardening, check out these classes, workshops or other opportunities

Drug Pusher

This morning, at the gym I saw a headline that ran “Killings up among Drug Dealers” or something of that sort. I tried to imagine why the killings have gone UP. As opposed to staying level, I guess. Which got … Continue reading

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How to start a veggie garden article posted today!

My friend, Sarojni, helped write an article for her blog which you can find at: http://longbeachgreenguidearticles.blogspot.com/ In it, I describe how to prepare your soil if you’ve never started a garden before, or even if you just want to know … Continue reading

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Workshop, Saturday Jan 24th 1 pm to 4

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

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

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!

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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