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Apr 4, 2021

New farmer growing cut flowers into a business - Fauquier Now

Every year it seems like God has brought something and just handed it to us. This year the (Old Dominion Flower Cooperative) was not something I was looking for. I didn’t feel like we were big enough for that, or real enough flower farmers for that.“But, I always tell myself don’t tell anybody no. Somebody brings you an opportunity, give it your best, be honest if you’re new at this. And so far, it’s working out great.” The farm’s name comes from Romans 8:28 — her husband’s favorite Bible verse — that in part reads: “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.”Contact Don Del Rosso at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 540-270-0300.

Feb 1, 2021

Winter blooming native plants | The Real Dirt - Chico Enterprise-Record

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4H, farm advisors, and nutrition and physical activity programs. To learn more about UCCE Butte County Master Gardeners, and for help with gardening in our area, visit https://ucanr.edu/sites/bcmg/. If you have a gardening question or problem, call the hotline at 538-7201 or email mgbutte@ucanr.edu.

Feb 1, 2021

Gardening: Order from seed catalogs now - The Providence Journal

I am.What are my favorite companies? This year I ordered most of my seeds from FEDCO Seeds, a co-op based in Maine. I like that it’s a cooperative and does everything in a low-key, sustainable way: their catalog has no color pictures designed to make me drool. They offer small seed packs for as little as $2. And instead of saying that every tomato variety is “The Best Tasting,” they tell the flaws as well as the positive attributes of each variety.I always get some things from Johnny’s Selected Seeds, an employee-owned company in Maine that is favored by commercial growers. They provide excellent growing information. This year, they provide excellent comparison photos in each section — all their tomatoes, side-by-side, for example.Last year, I tried John Scheepers’ Kitchen Garden Seeds and liked them a lot. If you are interested in unusual vegetables like shiso, Karikachi edamame, tatsoi, mizuna and other Asian veggies, they have plenty to choose from. They even have peanuts for Northern gardeners! Like Fedco, no color photos in the catalog.partner-banner util-module-path="elements/partner" fluid bottom lazy class="spac...

Jun 19, 2020

Irvine vigil for George Floyd: candles, flowers and silence for 8 minutes, 46 seconds - OCRegister

Woodbridge High students Tiffany Nguyen, Leah Hoffpauer, Andrea de la Cruz and Hannah Cooper were taking graduation photos in Irvine, near a temporary shrine that went up in honor of George Floyd on Thursday, June 4, 2020. It’s a strange time to celebrate their graduation, they said. “I feel like we want to celebrate, but it’s hard,” de la Cruz said. In Minneapolis, Floyd was eulogized Thursday during a service that was televised live to a global audience and featured celebrities, members of Congress and civil rights leaders. Across Orange County, at least five demonstrations and vigils were scheduled for Thursday, as protests continue across the nation in the wake of Floyd’s death while in police custody May 25. Four Minneapolis police officers, all fired from their jobs, now face charges after one of them knelt on Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes while the other three looked on. Two autopsies concluded that Floyd’s heart stopped beating during the police restraint and compression of his neck. The officer’s knee on Floyd’s neck is a metaphor for the black community’s experience, the Rev. Al Sharpton said during Thursday’s memorial service in Minneapolis. “The reason we could never be who we wanted to be and dreamed of being is you kept your knee on our neck,” Sharpton said. “It’s time for us to stand up in George’s name and say, ‘Get your knee off our necks.’” ...

May 1, 2020

Saskatoon garden centres adapt during COVID-19 pandemic - CTV News Saskatoon

Audra Cooper, media manager for Early's Farm and Garden Centre. Many owners are hopeful it will be safe to reopen their doors in the upcoming weeks.

Mar 19, 2020

What plant is causing my allergies? - Record Searchlight

According to University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, “Trees that can cause pollen allergies include: juniper, cypress, mesquite, mulberry, cottonwood, pecan, sycamore, desert broom, elm, walnut, oak, olive, and palm. Pines also produce pollen, but it is generally not considered allergenic.Offending grasses and herbaceous plants include: bermudagrass, johnsongrass, ryegrass, alfalfa, pigweed, cocklebur, lambs quarter, ragweed, and Russian thistle (tumbleweed).” This list is not all-inclusive but contains most of our worst allergenic pollen producers. The allergies you are suffering could also be caused by plant in your landscape that is not common. For instance, I am allergic to the pollen from the acacia trees.It can be useful for allergy sufferers to know which pollen species are present at any given time so you can plan to avoid outdoor activities during these times. You might note that pollen levels are often given as part of the weather report on television. Pollen levels are determined by conducting a pollen count. Pollen counts measure the amount of airborne allergens present in the air at the time of sample collection.The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) has a network of pollen counters across the United States. Each counter works under the direction of an AAAAI member and the counter must first pass an intensive certification course. Counters use air sampling equipment to capture airborne pollens. You can find the site nearest to Redding at https://www.aaaai.org/global/nab-pollen-counts/western-region. Unfortunately, the closest station is in Roseville, which is about two weeks ahead of us for plants blooming and they do not have any pollen data available yet for this year.Here are a few strategies for reducing pollen exposure:Dry clothes in an automatic dryer rather than hanging them outside;Limit outdoor activities during the peak pollen seasons; stay inside during peak pollen times (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.);Restrict outdoor activities during dry days with high winds;Shower after spending time outdoors to remove pollen from hair and skin;Use air filters and clean regularly, or run an air conditioner and change the air filter frequently;And wear a dust mask when mowing the lawn, gardening, or raking leaves. For more information on...