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Saturday, December 14, 2024
Happy December Siskiyou County. To be honest I had a difficult dilemma deciding what to write about for this bi-weekly article edition. It is hard to be inspired about gardening when the days are the shortest and the darkest of the entire year. I don’t know about your corner of […]
When I was a teenager, the most dreaded of all Fall chores was raking leaves. Oh how I loathed it. I would rather stack fire wood. These days the fifty-something me looks at fallen leaves in a new and glorious light. The more you get to know my gardening style, […]
This past weekend boasted gorgeous sunny days with highs in the 60s. Why is Fall the best time to plan for your upcoming spring garden? It may seem a bit untimely or jumping the gun to think about gardening but bear with me. NOW is the time to plan what […]
When I was asked to write an article about gardening, I was excited! Herein lies another outlet for me to gab about gardening. Anyone who knows me, knows not to ask me a gardening question unless you really want a hardcore gardening answer. Gardening is my passion. I could talk […]
St. Patrick’s Day is rapidly approaching and our family loves to feast on corned beef to celebrate. Spurred by the rising costs at the grocery stores and in an endeavor to be able to enjoy corned beef without all of the commercial processing chemicals and additives; this year we are […]
The recent onslaught of snowy weather has really put the damper on any outdoor garden preparations. I am staying indoors where seed starting is going into full swing. Many people constantly ask me where do I start so many seeds inside the house?…….you asked for it. Here is a quick […]
Information is readily available concerning the risks and impact of social media on the overall wellness of youth today. Most of us are aware of the numerous claims and reports of the negative consequences and effects that can result from the increased use of social media among this highly impressionable […]
Jay and I had the pleasure of visiting with Scott Valley native Dorothy Pitts Butler and her nephew Larry Maplesden. Dorothy was born, raised and raised her family in Scott Valley. She turned 102 years old this past year (2022). It was such a joy to spend the afternoon with […]
“You gotta keep on keepin’ on.Life’s a garden: dig it. You gotta make it work for you.” Joe Dirt Welcome to Main Street Homestead. We live literally on Main Street. Anyone, anywhere can homestead. It is not necessary to own 40 acres. You can homestead in a small back yard or […]
Growing onions or leeks from seed is not at all difficult; it just takes a bit more time. Seeds should be started in January or February in order for the seedlings to be ready to go out into the garden in May or June. Starting your own seed allows you […]
