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Wild Turkeys in Oak Woodlands~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/02/2009 01:32 PM
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Traditional feasts often center on domestic turkeys served in a grand fashion. The domestic bird, raised in large flocks, is quite different than its wild counterpart. Domestic turkeys have a reputation of being less than brilliant, docile, slow moving creatures. The wild bird is the complete opposite of the culinary breed....
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It's Time to Shop Til' Your Drop....The Angels Camp Business Association Presents Their Annual "Spring Fling!" |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/02/2009 08:56 AM
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Angels Camp, CA.....
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FoCuS Presents Circles of Collaboration on April 11th! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/25/2009 10:57 PM
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Photo courtesy of: Win Burleson & Chris Verplaetse
Are you interested in becoming more self-sufficient? Come join the Foothill Collaborative for Sustainability (FoCuS) for a potluck lunch followed by an afternoon of networking with our various interest groups devoted to sustainability, community self-reliance, and localization. Learn more about the various activities FoCuS is involved in. Find the group that fits your interests or start one of your own and start planning activities for the upcoming year. ..... |
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University of California adds second course to free, online pesticide training for retail employees~By Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/24/2009 03:32 PM
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The University of California (UC) Statewide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program has released a second course in its free, online pesticide training series for retail employees at www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/IPMPROJECT/edprogramsmenu.html. These courses were created to increase consumer awareness about pesticides and alternative options for managing pests in homes and gardens. ....
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Protect Fruit from Spring Frost and Wind~By Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/24/2009 02:51 PM
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Foothill gardeners can use simple home tools like Christmas tree lights, jugs of water and trellises to protect fruit from spring frost and wind. Late-spring frost occurs in part because heat accumulated in daytime reradiates into the atmosphere at night. However, gardeners can take advantage of the re-radiation process by placing materials that absorb daytime heat, such as jugs filled with water, underneath trees and vines.....
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Get Ready for The Spring & Summer Seasons and Give Calaveras Screens a Call! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/24/2009 11:06 PM
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Get ready for Spring and Summer and give Jerry Perata with Calaveras Screens a call. The Phantom Retractable door screen provides the utility of a conventional insect screen without the unsightly results....making a perfect addition to your home. Regardless of the door type, the Phantom door screen enhances the view from the interior and exterior. There when you need and out of sight when you don't. Phantom offers style, versatility and functionality in this adaptable product. Ideal for virtually all door applications including....
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Habitat for Humanity Warehouse to Open More Days |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/23/2009 09:20 AM
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Calaveras County, CA....Beginning March 25 through May 1 the Habitat for Humanity Calaveras Warehouse will be open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, in addition to the usual first and third Saturdays of each month. The Warehouse is a discount building materials reuse outlet store at 172 California St., San Andreas. The Warehouse will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Wednesdays through Fridays for a six week trial period and as usual from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month....
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Calaveras County 4th & 5th Graders Celebrated AG Day Today! ~By John Hamilton With Video Enclosed |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/19/2009 03:18 PM
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Frogtown, USA.....Every 4th and 5th grade student in Calaveras County was invited to come learn more about local Agriculture today as they celebrated Ag Awareness Day at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds today. This translates into around 1,000 students. This event was sponsored and hosted by Calaveras Farm Bureau and the Calaveras County Fair. Each student attended eight 15 minute sessions about many different areas of agriculture in our county. This was an opportunity for students to become more aware of the resources and rich heritage of .....
 
 
Farmer and Former County Assessor Grant W. Metzger, Jr. talks farming with an attentive audience at yesterday's Annual Ag Day. Just click the above photos to view a slide show with over 60 photos. Video is enclosed..
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Sweeten the Foothill Garden with Blackberries~by Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/18/2009 09:23 AM
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Foothill gardeners should consider growing blackberries this season. They thrive in our climate and soils, and March is the time to plant them. Blackberries grow best in full sun. They do well in most soils but they prefer deep, well-drained sandy loams with a pH (acid content) of 6.5 to 7.5. Add 1 to 2 inches of compost and 1 to 2 pounds of phosphorus fertilizer per 1000 square feet for good root development during the first growing season. Do not plant in areas with perennial weeds.... |
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Re-Thinking The Edible Garden |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/17/2009 09:02 AM
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Master Gardeners March Open Garden Day will be held March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their Demonstration Garden at the Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. The featured topic at 10:30 a.m. will be “Elements of a Successful Edible Garden”. .... |
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