Are you wanting worm-free apples and pears in the fall? Then, now is the time for the first application of codling moth spray for all apple and pear trees. It is a little different date each year, but this weekend should … Continue reading
Thank you so much to those of you who took the CERT course that we offered in March. A HUGE Thank You to Kenneth and Grant for teaching the class. Here are some pictures from the drill.
This week I am in definite drill mode. Our annual Neighborhood Emergency Drill is this Saturday. Usually this isn’t a huge deal but in January our neighborhood boundaries changed and guess what, I get to start all my preparations over again! … Continue reading
Karen sent me this information on pruning — it is great information!! We are having a tree/grape pruning demonstration on Saturday, April 12th at 10:00 a.m. I will have more information as it gets closer. This date is looking like … Continue reading
It is already time to start some of the seedlings we want to plant in our gardens. This past week, I planted broccoli and onions–both can be planted outside in late March or early April. I am actually a little … Continue reading
Last Thursday we had the opportunity to listen to Brother and Sister Tateoka’s experiences of living through the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami. I was excited for the class because I knew it would be good; but, the class … Continue reading
If you’re like me, you generally think by saving money you must do without. I really don’t consider myself cheap. I would say I am more thrifty or frugal. I love my sister in law’s saying, “We are too poor … Continue reading
I’m a big believer in winter gardening, I haven’t done anything about it YET, but I think it’s an important skill. Think about what your meals would look like if you couldn’t load up the cart at Costco with broccoli, … Continue reading
Remember that pile of zucchini I reduced to these baggies? Did you doubt that you would ever see it again? Ah..Ha.. my kids were hopeful they wouldn’t, but Mom gets the last laugh on this one!!! Since mother nature took … Continue reading
I know how much you all love GoalZero products. When we did the order in May I promised I wouldn’t do one again this year and I’m holding true to my word. Thankfully Bart and Brenda are coming to the rescue with … Continue reading