Gardening

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Green initiatives expand - San Mateo Daily Journal

San Mateo Daily Journal
Sustainable San Mateo County and San Mateo Acting Responsibly Together are expanding their green initiatives by conducting home-energy audits and …

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Latest Unclassified ads - Coastsider News

Coastsider News
These days there's nothing better than discovering a terrific bargain! That's why 30 South Coast families have unearthed a treasure trove of new, …

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A tour of Santa Clara County urban farms - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
"We think it's important to preserve the remnants of our agricultural heritage," says Committee for Green Foothills Executive Director Cynthia D'Agosta, who grew up gardening and cooking with her Italian immigrant grandparents in Vallejo and as a …

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Home and garden - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
Series based on sustainable gardening practices. 7-9 pm Wednesdays, June 17-July 22. Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Road. $72. 650-329-3752 or www.paadultschool.org. Katie Tamony. The editor of Sunset Magazine on "The Ultimate Way to Eat Local: …

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San Leandro Community Calendar - San Leandro Times

San Leandro Times,  United States
The Alameda County Master Gardeners will also host a “Plant Doctor Booth” to answer your gardening questions on pest management, plant selection, watering, etc. Bring samples and photos of your concerns. The Meridians of St. Leander's are having their …

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Around Castro Valley: Find a new career at adult school - Tri-Valley Herald

Tri-Valley Herald, CA
Alameda County Master Gardeners will also staff a "Plant Doctor Booth" to answer your gardening questions on pest management, plant selection, watering, etc. Bring samples and photos of your concerns.

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Retiring Pacifica educators reflect on their careers - Pacifica Tribune

Pacifica Tribune, CA
All this while reading mysteries and books about nutrition, gardening and maybe substitute teaching. Retiring from Alma Heights Christian Academy after three and a half decades of service, Ginny Smithson, the athletic director, is hanging up her …

Green Academy in works at Woodside High - The Almanac Online border=

Green Academy in works at Woodside High - The Almanac Online

The Almanac Online, CA
"This is like the Greenies Task Force on steroids," he added, referring to the campus club that promotes activities such as gardening, biking to school and using green products. Staff interest, skills and experience are also crucial to creating …

Community gardens are growing in popularity in Los Gatos, Saratoga - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
So now that the gardening season is upon us, local folks are out shopping for plants and the cylindrical metal cages that help tomato vines grow toward the summer sun. While some people will plant at home, others may participate in one of the …

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Home and garden - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
Bay-Friendly Gardening Basics. Workshop offering design and maintenance considerations. 10 am-1 pm June 6. Willows Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408-918-4640, www.reducewaste.org. Gontainer gardening. Covers the basics with an emphasis on …