Monthly Archives: December 2017

Sow There!: Worms, chicken costumes and things to plug in, Dec. 29, 2017

Red wigglers, they certainly can worm their way into someone’s heart. Photo by Heather Hacking By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 12/29/17, 1:38 AM The rubber chicken finally, fully adorned.Photo by Heather Hacking After all the planning and careful decision-making, it’s gratifying when … Continue reading

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Sow There!: Gifts to buy when you intended to not buy gifts, Dec. 22, 2017

This floater is a Christmas gift for a 6-year-old family member. Photo by Heather Hacking By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 12/22/17 This week I went shopping for a thank you gift for my amazingly kind and gracious mentor teacher. My thought was … Continue reading

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Sow There!: Take the lazy gardener pledge, then blame it on tryptophan Dec. 17, 2017

By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 12/15/17, 1:26 AM PST | UPDATED: ON 12/14/201 If you’re one of those people who thinks you need to do everything right for the holiday, you could be heading for a swim in the nut bowl. Possible to-do … Continue reading

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Sow There!: Choosing the right lawn seed for Chico, 12/08/17

Bermuda grass — evil and invasive, yet still sold at a reputable seed store near you.Photo by Jack Kelly Clark, courtesy of University of California Integrated Pest Management By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record 12/08/17 Not too long ago, I wrote a … Continue reading

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Better late than never for planting daffodils Dec. 4, 2014

By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record My life is so full that sometimes I get behind schedule. “Busy” sounds so much better than “procrastinator,” or worse yet, “lazy.” Sometimes being late means being wrongly accused of not caring. I do care. … Continue reading

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Sow There!: Bag them bulbs at first sight, 12/01/17

Growing hyacinths indoors is a great way to justify buying bulbs and forgetting to plant them in the ground.Photo by Heather Hacking By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record 12/01/17, 1:09  If you search under the keywords “garden to-do list,” and add the … Continue reading

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