Category Archives: Master Gardeners

BEE-WARE

Posted on June 1, 2013 by snowbirdredux

When we lived on the west coast we rarely had a lawn. Let’s face it – water is next to gold in California, grass is incredibly thirsty, and anyway, I would always opt for vegetables and perennial beds given the … Continue reading →

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FOOD FIGHT

Posted on March 4, 2013 by snowbirdredux

When I was still in high school, an enormous event happened in a neighboring community. Disneyland opened. Relatives from the far northern prairies now had another grand reason to visit, other than soaking up the California sunshine, and my family … Continue reading →

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THANKS FOR CARING

Posted on January 30, 2013 by snowbirdredux

QUESTION: “Find a vine with attractive fall color that attracts wildlife, grows in full sun, tolerates urban conditions and has a fast growth rate. Then describe how that vine grows upward – with twining stems, with thorns, with twining petioles, … Continue reading →

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