Monthly Archives: August 2018

Sow There!: Plants of mystery, plants of new promise, 8/31/2018

Posted on Friday, August 31, 2018 by Heather Hacking

A monster of mystery. (Photo by Heather Hacking) By HEATHER HACKING | Columnist August 31, 2018 at 3:27 am Once again, I learned something the hard way. At least this time I learned that growing a lesson can be a beautiful experience. … Continue reading →

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Sow There!: Discover the connection — clean cars and snails, 8/24/2018

Posted on Friday, August 24, 2018 by Heather Hacking

By HEATHER HACKING | Columnist August 24, 2018 at 4:17 am I’m driving a Prius these days and I feel pretty darn smug about it. The school where I began teaching this year is just a few miles away. I fill up … Continue reading →

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Sow There!: History of garden science through children’s books, Aug. 17, 2018

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2018 by Heather Hacking

A collection of books, mostly acquired through the Chico library Saturday morning book sales, awaits third-grade students. (Photo by Heather Hacking) By HEATHER HACKING | Columnist PUBLISHED: August 17, 2018 at 4:04 am | UPDATED: August 17, 2018 at 2:14 pm For a year or … Continue reading →

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Sow There!: A tale of ivy and why chainsaws were invented Aug. 10, 2018

Posted on Friday, August 10, 2018 by Heather Hacking

Ivy mainstems likely grow larger than this, but this beauty was enough to waste a perfectly good afternoon. (Photo by Heather Hacking) By HEATHER HACKING | Columnist August 10, 2018 In most cases when you hear garden advice, it’s just that — … Continue reading →

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