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Supper club plates up culinary adventure

Start with great food, add some wine, sprinkle in a few friends and you’ve got the recipe for a perfect evening. That was Auburn resident Beth Finkbeiner’s idea four years ago when she … more

By Gloria Young Home & Garden | 9/2/10 12:10:AM | 277 views

Co-existing with nature can mean bear encounters

Here in the foothills of Placer County, just north of Auburn, we live with the wild animals, those that roam the rim of the American River Canyon. Even though we are less than a mile from Interstate … more

By Saul Wiseman Special to Home & Garden | 9/2/10 12:10:AM | 65 views | 1 comment

Garden soil’s pH is important factor in health of plants

Question: I know that azaleas, camellias and hydrangeas prefer an acid soil, but what does that mean? Answer: While most of the plants we grow in a garden prefer neutral to slightly acidic soil … more

By Trish Grenfell Placer County Master Gardener | 9/2/10 12:10:AM | 55 views

For artisan breadmaker, it’s all in a dough’s work

Nathan and Alice Shreve’s freshly baked artisan breads and pastries have gained a loyal following in the seven short months the couple has had a booth at the Auburn Farmers Market. But food has … more

By Gloria Young Home & Garden | 8/26/10 12:10:AM | 288 views

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Artists, musicians join Saturday's garden tour

Several artists and musicians will be participating in Saturday’s annual Garden Tour hosted by the Colfax Garden Club.They will be stationed at the six historic gardens open for touring between 10 … more

Gloria Beverage | 8/26/10 12:00:AM | 417 views