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Water-smart yard offers color, great view

When Bruce and Celia Broadwell built their home in the 1980s, it was all about the view. The three-story residence with its tall windows and wrap-around decks overlooks Lake Combie. The … more

By Gloria Young Home & Garden | 3/18/10 12:10:AM | 66 views

Ask the Master Gardener: Drip systems save water and reduce weed growth

Question: I have heard that drip irrigation is a way to save water in the garden but I know nothing about it? Is it something I can do myself? Answer: It is a water distribution method that was … more

By Vic Biswell Placer County Master Gardener | 3/18/10 12:10:AM | 212 views

It’s all on the surface for counter remodels

Looking for a way to add oomph to the kitchen, shower or bath? Think countertops and surrounds. Remodelers can choose from numerous materials ranging from cultured marble and Corian to granite, … more

By Gloria Young Home & Garden | 3/11/10 12:10:AM | 318 views

Pair cultivates their passion for farming

Meadow Vista organic farmers Jackie and Rick Brown have decided organic food is a priority in their lives. So much so they are striving to grow a healthy variety of foods and make them locally … more

By Michael Kirby | 3/5/10 12:01:AM | 1158 views | 10 comments

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Ask the master gardener: Set hillside in bloom with poppies

Question: I have a hillside on which I would love to grow a meadow of California poppies. What’s the best way to do this? Answer: Spanish explorers were fascinated by the hillsides ablaze with … more

By Gay Wilhelm Placer County Master Gardener | 3/4/10 12:10:AM | 304 views