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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)

Feb. 25, 2010

Root Down

Ding dong! It’s February, y’all! Time to bust with the fruits and canes.

Feb. 11, 2010

Love, Roses and Haiti

Buying flowers for the beloved and putting people to work

Jan. 28, 2010

Corporatize My Garden

Newfangled brand-named ‘Earth-friendly’ hybrids, eh? We shall see.

Jan. 7, 2010

Still More Garden Theft

There is no weed worse than the lowdown plant-napping Homo sapiens

Dec. 17, 2009

Don’t Water

Gardeners: Don’t like the new rates? You don’t have to pay them.

Dec. 3, 2009

Gifts of the Garden

Your annual can’t-miss guide to holiday shopping for the green of thumb

Nov. 19, 2009

The Mighty Leonotis

You are hereby commanded to plant this scrappy fall bloomer

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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.

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