Yreka, Calif., May 6, 2024— In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day and Celebrating Wildflowers, the Klamath National Forest and local organizations are planning to host two special events. Both events will provide opportunities for visitors to enjoy the outdoors and learn about local flora and fauna. World Migratory Bird […]
Gardening
10 Times as Much of This Toxic Pesticide Could End Up on Your Tomatoes and Celery Under a New EPA Proposal
by Sharon Lerner REPUBLISH: ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. When you bite into a piece of celery, there’s a fair chance that it will be coated with a thin film of a […]
From Dirt to Delight!
By Sheryl Wilkins, Pollinator Garden CoordinatorSisQ Bee Club The SisQ Bee Club has committed to its largest project to date, a Pollinator Garden, to be located on the grounds of the Siskiyou Golden Fair. The fair has generously offered a beautiful location for this project where thousands of visitors can […]
Become a UC Master Food Preserver Volunteer
by Laura SnellIntermountain Master Food Preserver Program Coordinator The University of California Master Food Preserver Program invites adults interested in helping others learn about safe home food preservation to apply for certification as a UC Intermountain Master Food Preserver (MFP) volunteer. The Intermountain MFP covers Modoc, Lassen, Siskiyou, Sierra and […]
Soil is life
As a soil scientist for 33 years, I never really thought about the long history of soils on earth. I just focused on Siskiyou County’s forest soils. Siskiyou County has the most soil diversity compared to anywhere else in the United States. This is because our soil forming factors are […]
I Have Never Cured a Corned Beef Before but The Process Was Surprisingly Simple
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 […]
Happy Almost Spring Siskiyou County! Although we can’t tell by looking out our windows.
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 […]
Main Street Homestead Visits with SV Pioneer
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 […]
This Week I Will Introduce Myself
“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 […]
Siskiyou News introducing the Main Street Homestead Gardening Tips and Tricks
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 […]