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December gardening and a few gift ideas for the green thumbs on your list
The vacation season is a great time to yard and to indulge the gardeners you know. Looking for a backyard gift? My beloved gifts to give and to get include: Uncommon plants A strong trowel Pruning shears that suit the hand perfectly A climate station to keep track of rainfall and temperature Sturdy, soft gloves A sharp weeding scythe Hand lotion A worm compost technique — with worms, of system! Irrigation Here’s the predicament: The warm, dry climate signifies we require to h2o extra frequently than in a “normal” 12 months. Drought signifies there’s considerably less drinking water offered. What to do? Change to inline drip irrigation. Inline drip is…
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Master Gardener: Helpful garden tips for December | Home and Garden
I’ve been thinking about plants of the late Pleistocene era, and the animals that ate them, described in a pictorial essay by David Bryant in the fall 2021 issue of Flora, the California Native Plant Society’s quarterly magazine. Among them are Joshua Trees, California lilac, manzanita, grasses, sedge, rush, Pinyon pine, juniper, and sycamore, to name a few. I’ve also been thinking about one of the biggest trends in gardening this year: “regenerative landscaping,” which is broadly defined as future-looking, considering all the creatures of the garden, recognizing that more than just humans use the space. As gardeners out in it, we know this mixed-use firsthand, but it can be…
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Audubon DIY: making fresh greenery decor, December 4 | News, Sports, Jobs
Submitted Photo Area residents can celebrate the winter season by making a fresh holiday decoration with natural greens for their own home or as a special gift. The Audubon Community Nature Center is offering three Decorating with Greens opportunities to make a small wreath, table decoration, or swag with beautiful natural greens. Workshop times are Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., 12:30 to 2 p.m., and 2:30 to 4 p.m. Create something of one’s own design and take home a unique holiday decoration. Directions, cut greens, and other materials will be on hand to make one-of-a-kind decorations suited to your particular taste. Those participating…
