How come nobody told me a first class postage stamp now costs, or is soon to cost, 41 cents?!!! I think I need to sit down. Oh, I am sitting down. I think I need to lie down.
Well, at least the USPS is lessening the 41-cent sting by coming out with these beauties…
Hey, this looks like fun. It’s for charity and you’ll have the opportunity to eat, drink, shop, mingle with nursery sales reps, and maybe hear about hot new plants for the upcoming gardening season! No charge for the event, but they do ask that you RSVP.
Saturday October 13th from 4:00 till….
“We will also have some special guests. You will have an opportunity to meet with many of our sales reps to ask questions and they may have some sneak peaks at some up and coming items. We were very busy this last year in search of all new gifts and decor for the Holiday Season so don’t miss out.“
Food and drinks, including beer and wine, will be served around 5:30.
For more info or to R.S.V.P. by phone: 916 972-0794 or email andrew@windmillnurseryinc.com
Windmill Nursery Events Calendar
I want to go to one of her tastings! This is nuts. This is wonderful. This is why we live in “Sacratomato”.
Scent of a tomato
Farmers want to cater to connoisseurs
By Jim Downing – Bee Staff Writer
Published 12:00 am PDT Sunday, August 19, 2007
Story appeared in BUSINESS section, Page D1
Coming to a California nursery, library, county fair, garden exhibit, or plant clinic near you!
Touch-Screen Pest Management Kiosks
The University of California Statewide IPM Program has developed a touch-screen kiosk to help consumers around the state solve pest problems, protect the environment, and prevent runoff from residential landscapes. Read more.
New to me, anyway. I’ll have to have a listen!
Listen to – “Organic veggie gardening with Sue”
1240AM KSAC or online at www.1240talkcity.com
on Friday afternoons at 4:00pm
Join us: Fri. August 17th
Saw this on http://sacgardens.org/
I didn’t have Wi-Fi at the house this time, so I had to restrict my internet use to Wi-Fi hot spots in the village. The only problem with that is that “free” wi-fi is actually quite costly calorically. At Frankie’s Ice Cream Parlour, the price was really good pizza and homemade Cowlick’s ice cream. I’ll also be paying (at the gym) for those excellent lattes from Moody’s Organic Coffee Bar.
I went on a couple great bike rides, attended a yoga class, got a massage, hung out with friends and family, took in the incredible scenery, enjoyed regional cheeses, breads, organic wines and coffees, restaurants and more. As always, I didn’t get to do everything I wanted and can’t wait to go back. Next time I’m determined to expand my Mendocino horizons by trying lake or river kayaking. I think I’ll leave sharky ocean kayaking to those fearless outdoorsy folks I admire safely from shore.
Back Friday, August 10. Will try to check in via laptop.
Find out what’s going on with West Nile spraying in our area. You can sign up for spray notifications, check mosquito counts in your area, request inspections and more.
Published 12:00 am PDT Sunday, July 29, 2007
Story appeared in BUSINESS section, Page D2
Canna ‘Intrigue’
Garden spider breakfast
I’ve switched out some of the plants in my chair planter. A ‘Red Sensation’ Cordyline adds some structure and height, and I stuck a mishmash of cuttings and seeds around the rim.
