Articles written and compiled by Ken R. Churches, Calaveras
2009 Articles:
Apply Animal Manures to Fall Garden for Nutrient Boost
Be Sure to Select the Right Firewood
Black Widow Spider Bites are Painful
Century-Old Olive Trees Rescued
Cool Fall Weather Brings Sweet Cole Crops
Do Your Potted Plants have Fungas Gnats?
Drip Irrigation Systems for Gardeners
Foothill Oaks Full of Jumping Oak Galls
Force Flowering Shrub Branches to Bloom Indoors
Garden Decisions Today will Determine Late Season Sweetness of Corn
Grape Arbors; New Interest in an Old Tradition
Grow Fresh Vegetables in Containers
Herbal Mints Make Great Iced Teas
How to Help Your Houseplants During the Winter
Irrigation Key to Vegetable Production
Lavender Livens Herb and Flower Gardens
Legumes Good for Families and Soil
Managing a Family Chicken Flock
Plan Vegetables Gardens before Planting
Now is Bare Root Planting Season
Organic Tips for a Healthy Spring Garden
Plant Lima Beans, Okra, and Brussels Sprouts in May
Plant More Carrots Now for Fall and Winter
Protect Fruit from Spring Frost and Wind
Protect Tomatoes from Hot Summer Weather
Protect Vegetables from Early Summer Stress
Salsas Get a Boost with Homegrown Herbs
Soil Sampling using Home Test Kits
Specialty Greens Provide for Tasty Nutritious Salads
Stretch the Growing Season with Winter Squash
Sweeten the Foothill Garden with Blackberries
Techniques to Help the Spring Garden
Time to Plant Garlic and Transplant Raspberries and Blackberries
Time to Start Thinking about Planting a Fall Garden
Warm Season Greens offer Nutrition
2008 Articles:
Annoying Flies Move Indoors in Autumn
Are Your Plant Roots Drowning?
Blossom End Rot on Tomatoes is Not Contagious
Californians can Prevent Disaster by Inspecting Their Trees
Capers: An Interesting Plant that Does Well in the Foothills
Century Old Olive Trees Rescued
Coffee Grounds Perk up Compost
Cool Composting is Not a Heap of Trouble
"Deadhead" Flowers to Neaten Garden and Prolong Bloom
Discourage Birds from Flying Into Your Windows
Discourage Raccoons from Damaging your Yard
Are Your Plant Roots Drowning?
Don't Get Kissed by a Kissing Bug
Food Safety Starts in the Garden
For the Biggest Onions, Plant Early
Garden Transplants Need Protection From the Elements
Get the Most from your Caneberries
Help Start Gardening Earlier in Spring
How to Choose the Ideal Garden Site
How to Collect a Good Plant Specimen for Disease Diagnosis
How to Discourage Wild Animals from Getting Too Cosy
How to Keep Your Housebound Ferns Healthy
How to Select and Care for a Healthy Poinsettia
It's Time to Give Houseplants Some Tender Loving Care
Minimize Cold Damage to Your Lawn in the Winter
Shred Your Autumn Leaves Before Composting
Stressed Trees Vulnerable to Boring Insects
Summer Sun can be used to Kill Weeds and Soil Pests
Time to Dress Your Garden for Winter
Using Those Leftover Garden Seeds
Why Are There Mushrooms in My Lawn?
Whitewash Tree Trunks to Prevent Sun-scald
Wood Ashes as a Gaarden Fertilizer
2007 Articles:
Acorns Feed Wildlife and Livestock
Be Sure to Select the Right Firewood
Broadleaf Weed Control in Lawns
Bumblebees are Important Pollinators in Gardens
Check Your Garden for Organic Matter
Choosing Between Chemical and Organic Fertilizers
Clay Garden Soils Require Special Care
Coldframe for Cold Weather Gardening
Consider How You Feed Your Dog
Coyotes: Pests of Homes, Structures, People, and Pets
Deal with Those Storm Damaged Trees and Shrubs Now
Does Your Garden Soil have Enough Organic Matter?
Dormant Sprays Can Help Reduce Pests & Disease in Home Orchards
Efficient Water Use in the Vegetable Garden
Frost Damaged Plants may Need Pruning, but Wait Until Spring
Homeowners Can Help Keep the Blaze out of the House Even as Wildfire Rages
How to Avoid Bitter Tasting Cucumbers
How to Help Your Houseplants During the Winter
January Flowers Make a Wonderful Gift
Landscape Tips for a Fire Safe Home
Make this Yellowjacket Trap Yourself
Managing a Family Chicken Flock
Master Gardener Project Diverts Thousands of Tires From California Landfills
Prepare for Spring by Planting Daffodils Now
Pruning Keeps Ornamental Shrubs Healthy
Puncture Vine Seeds are Vicious
Repairing Your Winter Storm-damaged Trees and Shrubs
Swiss Chard is Nutritious and Beautiful in Your Garden
Use Soil Temperature to Guide your Vegetable Planting
2006 Articles:
Annoying Flies Move Indoors in Autumn.
Grow Amaryllis to brighten your winter window.
How to Keep your Housebound Ferns Healthy
Minimize Cold Damage to your Lawn in the Winter.
Poinsettia--How to Select and Care for a Healthy Poinsettia
Whitewash Tree Trunks to Prevent Winter Sun-scald
Why Fruit Trees Fail to Produce.
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