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This week I was out in my yard and getting more and more irritated! It seemed like every time I turned around there was another problem. Some were creepy crawlies, some were growing plants and others were furry little critters —...
Posted by admin
- Tue May 15, 2007 15:24:10 PDT
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It will come as no surprise to each and every gardener that with this spring comes a few extra challenges. As we venture out to clean up after frost damage, we are creating new opportunities. However, as I pruned back dead wood and...
Posted by admin
- Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:33:45 PDT
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As I look around town I cannot help but be excited with the first signs of spring! Many beautiful flowering trees are beginning to show their colors. We pay a lot of attention to the fall color of our trees, but I think their spring...
Posted by admin
- Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:20:53 PDT
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The subject of my column this month probably won’t come as a big shock. I am quite sure that I haven’t covered this subject recently, since we haven’t seen the “killer frosts” that can hit Bakersfield in...
Posted by admin
- Mon Jan 29, 2007 15:58:03 PST
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I have a long weekend coming up and I want to get something accomplished along with a little R&R. As I see it, my options are cleaning house or, weather permitting, working in the garden. Well, the garden wins every...
Posted by admin
- Tue Jan 2, 2007 12:25:37 PST
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With this being one of the busiest times of year, I won’t be doing much yard work. Raking leaves and decorating take top priority, and that doesn’t leave much time! Except, of course, when it comes to roses. This is the...
Posted by admin
- Wed Dec 6, 2006 17:10:17 PST
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I think fall chores in the garden tend to sneak up on us because of the beautiful weather. In Bakersfield, we get used to Indian Summer days and tend to forget we can have winter in a matter of days. This month I thought I’d jot...
Posted by admin
- Thu Nov 9, 2006 13:22:32 PST
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Well, like it or not the holidays are quickly approaching. I already feel behind!
As the weather actually begins to feel like fall, we are beginning to see all the festive plants arriving in the nursery. I thought it might be helpful to...
Posted by admin
- Thu Oct 12, 2006 13:19:17 PDT
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Now is the time to take that summer visit to the local nurseries. It's quite an eye-opening experience if you want to pick out the "stars" of the garden for this time of year. During late summer we're still out there using our...
Posted by admin
- Tue Sep 12, 2006 11:57:41 PDT
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With soaring temps come question after question on “What am I doing wrong when I plant?” “My plant has been in a week and it’s dying, why?”Here’s my best advice on transplanting and overall care...
Anonymous user
- Wed Jul 19, 2006 14:39:24 PDT
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You know spring is a magnificent time of the year with all the flowers and new leaves bursting out of the buds. We usually admire this show from a picture window or a stroll through the garden.But in Bakersfield, the summer is when we...
Anonymous user
- Wed Jun 21, 2006 09:56:02 PDT
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At least I certainly hope so. I’ve had enough!Rain every weekend does not help support your local nurseries. We’ve had worse springs business wise ... Just can’t remember when, so let’s get on with some nice...
Anonymous user
- Sat Apr 22, 2006 17:39:31 PDT
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With the first signs that spring is on its way, we gardeners really start getting the "bug." Looking around our gardens at newly-forming buds and emerging plants from the sleeping soil brings a bit of excitement to our world....
Anonymous user
- Thu Feb 23, 2006 12:41:26 PST
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In Bakersfield, our lawns are very important to us. Not only do they frame our homes, but a nice, cool, green lawn seems to make the hot climate more bearable. For many people, the yard can become a welcoming oasis. For these reasons, I...
Posted by lward
- Thu Jan 26, 2006 14:15:10 PST
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I thought at this time of year when everyone is trying to get more organized I might try, too. I think while setting up my yearly calendar and jotting down all the birthdays I must remember I will add some gardening dates. My...
Anonymous user
- Thu Dec 29, 2005 13:56:01 PST
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