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Why February is the perfect time to start a California ‘Victory Garden’
CHICO — Did you know that February in California is actually a great time to start many popular crops and plants? Some of the most versatile and delicious home plants need lots of time to grow and...
View ArticleAggression and anxiety in your dog
We’ve all heard of “fight or flight,” that physiological response that gives us a burst of quick energy to cope with a dangerous situation or threat to our survival, either by getting away quickly...
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Stop and smell the Daphne, if you have time | Sow There!
CHICO — Alternate adventures caused me to miss the Chico seed swap last month. When I wrote a column about the esteemed event, I knew I would not have time to attend. Instead, I made plans for a...
View ArticleEdible flowers: fragrant, tasty treats | The Real Dirt
Edible flowers can be found in many backyard landscapes and herb gardens. Many annuals and perennials produce flowers with culinary potential. Roses (rosa spp.), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and...
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Couple moving to Paradise on morning of Camp Fire finally home
PARADISE — Mary and Cass Stevens have finally made it home — nearly 15 months after news of the Camp Fire left them stranded in their Antioch driveway right as they were moving to Paradise. The house...
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Vegan ‘diets’ can lead to body image struggles | North Valley Vegan
CHICO — If I say the word ”vegan,” what image of a person automatically jumps to mind? Is it of a thin, fit person? Of someone who mostly lives on salads and beans? Perhaps that is a dangerous,...
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Small tasks and big rewards | Sow There!
Sometimes, but not always, the hard work we put into an outcome can greatly increase the resulting joy of our efforts. Other times, the waiting also brings magnified joy. Gardening is an excellent real...
View ArticlePet insurance: The good, the bad and the ugly
Picture this: you and your furry friend are out for a hike when suddenly out of the bushes emerges a 400-pound black bear that turns and runs … and your peaceable pal instantly turns into something...
View ArticleChico rose society to hear about tools
CHICO — Tools will be the program during the next Butte Rose Society meeting, at 7 p.m. Feb. 25, at the Chico Veterans Memorial Hall, 554 Rio Lindo Ave. In order to get the best use of pruners, loppers...
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Master Gardeners present free gardening workshops | The Real Dirt
Twice a year, the UC Master Gardeners of Butte County offer a series of workshops designed for the home gardener. The line-up for Spring 2020 includes a number of new topics, in addition to those back...
View ArticleThe gifts of the wide-open spaces | Sow There!
Just in case you missed it, the plant world is awake — daffodils in the morning and white flowers in the glow of soft light at night. Last weekend our crew of visiting Fulbright Scholars* traveled to...
View ArticleWild edible plants tour offered in Bidwell Park
CHICO — Chico residents will get a tour through edible and medicinal plants in Bidwell Park on Sunday. Butte Environmental Council member and Bidwell Parks and Playground Commission member Scott Grist...
View ArticleVisit local garden centers during nursery crawl
The annual Local Nursery Crawl will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-29. The 10 participating nurseries are the Spring Fever Nursery & Garden in Yankee Hill;...
View ArticleYes, its time to water the yard | Sow There!
CHICO — Life is full of mixed blessings. Some that easily come to mind include food – too much chocolate or the second basket of cheesy muffins at Red Lobster. Over the past month our group of 22...
View ArticleCreate your own low maintenance relaxation garden
Create an outdoor space to relax and recharge. Transform a corner of your landscape, deck or balcony into your own escape from everyday deadlines and stress. Use decorative fencing, sheer curtains or...
View ArticleSome letter-perfect wisdom on life with your dog | Casey’s Corner
Your Dog from A to Z. OK … “A to Z” is an overstatement, since it would be impossible to list everything dog-related in one column. But let’s take a look at some things that we often have to deal with...
View ArticleFree native tree giveaway is Saturday
The Butte County Resource Conservation District will give away up to 10,000 native tree seedlings Saturday, March 7 at the CMA Church, formerly Paradise Alliance Church, at 6491 Clark Road in Paradise....
View ArticleCommon ground through fresh eyes | Sow There!
My current job with International Education and Global Engagement has included several weekends out of town with 22 teachers from 22 different countries. I know, I know, you’ve been reading about this...
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Deer resistant garden strategies | The Real Dirt
Butte County offers an abundance of beautiful places to live. Our urban areas are surrounded by farmland, open space, foothills and the Sierra Nevada and along with this wildland interface comes...
View ArticleBuzz buzz | Hot Shot
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