Now that a real rainy season has returned to Humboldt County, it’s time to think about the new gardening year. Winter is nearly here, and while the days can be gray and dreary, there’s still plenty of color to admire in the landscape. As I drive around town, I notice the trees that still have […]
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Bare Root Time
If you’ve been to a local nursery lately, you’ve probably noticed a bunch of boxed stick-like things in sand or soil. Bare root tree/berry season is finally here. Why buy bare root instead of trees or items in pots? First, it’s usually cheaper. Second, they tend to have a wider variety of bare root than […]
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A Bevy of Blueberries
Now that we’re finally receiving some beneficial rain, it’s a good time of year to think about some new plants for your garden. Fall is an excellent time to plant shrubs, trees and other plants because the rain will usually provide enough moisture and the temperatures are cooler, both of which allow for strong root […]
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Cooperation Humboldt Plants Fruit Trees for Everyone
Cooperation Humboldt’s mission to make food more available to all is steadily growing, with the local nonprofit planting an additional 130 fruit trees throughout the county this year. “We believe that nutritious food is a fundamental human right, and our projects aim to put that belief into practice in very tangible ways,” said Tamara McFarland, […]
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Winter Pruning on the North Coast
Winter has finally arrived in Humboldt, after the sunshine and warmer temperatures in early January. We’ve had frosty nights, even on the coast, and now the normal rains have returned, at least for now. But it’s still time to get out in the garden, especially if you have fruit trees, ornamental flowering trees or roses. […]
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Cooperation Humboldt Plants 20 Community Trees
Cooperation Humboldt planted 20 community fruit trees in public locations throughout Eureka and Arcata as part of the organization’s food program. “We believe that nutritious food is a fundamental human right and our food projects aim to put that belief into practice in very tangible ways,” Tamara McFarland, who coordinates the organization’s food program, said […]