Monthly Archives: October 2016

Sow there! – Gypsum and leaf mold in the garden, Oct. 28, 2016

October 28, 2016 About this time of year the battle with the fall leaves begins. The muted colors are beautiful while dangling in the branches of trees. Next, leaves become a sticky, slippery nuisance on the sidewalks, hood of our … Continue reading

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Sow there! – Looking forward, planting bulbs, Oct. 20, 2016

Chico Enterprise-Record (Chico, CA) – October 20, 2016 e happened lately within elbow’s distance of my little sliver of the world. Two friends had surgery to remove cancer. Both of my parents and one of my favorite Santa impersonators have … Continue reading

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Sow There! – Time for eggplant to be on its way out, Oct. 14, 2016

October 14, 2016 “It’s over. I’m finally breaking up with you summer garden 2016. This is it! I mean it this time …” This was the Facebook post from my friend Kerry. She included pictures of cardboard boxes filled with … Continue reading

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Sow there! – Lessons in growing cool-weather vegetables, Oct. 7, 2016

October 7, 2016 Yes, it’s time to plant spinach, kale and other cool-weather crops. Tuesday was World Teacher Day, which was perfect for a visit to the garden at Sherwood Montessori school. Several of the students showed me their tall, … Continue reading

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Plants that deserve a second chance, 10-01-15

Basil thrives outdoors and sometimes will survive the winter in pots. Heather Hacking — Enterprise-Record By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record A few months ago I read a press release from the state about “conservation fatigue.” Apparently, after months and months of saving … Continue reading

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