Scourge of the gophers

Not pushing for a “master plan” when we moved to four-plus acres.

Worst piece of gardening advice you ever heard?

“That won’t grow here.”

Best gardening advice or tip you can pass on to other Humboldt gardeners?

Learn the micro-climates of your own yard. Gardening is all an experiment and a test in patience.

1 2 3 4 5 6 SHARE

  • Mail
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

→ post a comment

Recent dirt

April 22, 2010

The Feathered Killers

It's chick season again, so for God's sake please protect the little ones from your murderous hens

April 1, 2010

Monetize It!

Here's a bunch of things that the "prepare for legalization" crowd maybe hasn't thought about yet

March 11, 2010

Self-Contained

Planters for people who hate planters (or: I Am A Genius)

Today

Winter Classic Table Tennis Tournament

sports / 11:30 a.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. Compete in 12 and under, beginners, intermediate, advanced or seniors groupings. Prizes for winners. $10/$5 kids 12 and under. 601-5447.

Audubon Society Field Trip

outdoors / 9 a.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Meet at Refuge Visitor Center off Hookton Road. Leisurely, two- to three-hour trip intended for people wanting to learn birds of Humboldt Bay area. 822-3613.

Open Celtic Music Session

music / 3 p.m. Cafe Veritas/Mosgo's, 180 Westwood Center, Arcata. Informal monthly gathering of musicians playing Irish and other Celtic music. Hosted by Seabury Gould. seaburygould.com. 845-8167.

Nonviolence Action Camp

etc. / 10 a.m. Chinmaya Mission near Piercy. Weekend-long direct action orientation features workshops, role playing, seminars, ceremonies and field trips. Bring food, bedding, warm clothes, signs, banners, bikes, drums, acoustic instruments. Pre-register. saverichardsongrove.org. 932-5898.

More →