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Annular Solar Eclipse at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area this Sunday, May 20
In preparation for the anticipated annular solar eclipse, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will offer a special “early-bird” presentation that will provide participants with a better understanding of this once in a lifetime event. This special presentation by NPS Sky Ranger Robert Gutierrez will begin at 2 pm in the Whiskeytown Environmental School cafeteria and will [...]
Stars of the Spring Woodland Garden: Trillium
While I might rightfully be described as a gardener of many plants, master of none – I always enjoy a garden or gardener with a dedicated collection of some special plant or plant group. Photo: A mature bloom of Western trillium Trillium ovatum, which is often snow-white when first open and then ages to pink [...]
Menu Please: Golden Lantern – Have Wok, Need Flavor
Did you ever see “Eat Drink Man Woman”? The story revolves around a gifted, skilled chef who has lost his sense of taste. (It’s the same exact plot as “Tortilla Soup,” where the characters are Mexican-American instead of Chinese.) Or how about the Food Network show, “Restaurant: Impossible” in which beefy Robert Irvine, on a [...]
Sprint Triathlon in Lake California, May 12
LAKE CALIFORNIA – The Tri-Shasta Sprint Triathlon committee and sponsors invite everyone out to a sprint triathlon being held May 12, 2012 in Lake California. Lake California is a gated, private community in Northern California mid-way between Redding and Red Bluff and adjoining Cottonwood. The community encompasses approximately 2,200 acres and features spectacular views of [...]
The Marvels of May & Calendar of North State Gardening Events
I recently had the good fun of accompanying a visiting native bee specialist to a few of our local gardens. He was looking for one or two area gardens to monitor over time for bee activity and behavior. All of the gardens we visited were lovely, beginning to bloom and green with spring rains, buzzing [...]
Mercy Medical Center Redding Hosts a Women’s Health Event
Mercy Medical Center Redding (MMCR) is partnering with da Vinci® Surgery and the Office of Women’s Health to educate women in the North State on common women’s health issues and to empower women to take steps toward improving their health. On May 8, 2012 MMCR will host Women’s Works: Tools for a Healthier You from [...]
Shasta College Community Teaching Garden Spring/Summer Workshops
To register go to www.shastacollege.edu/EWD and click on “Pathways” or, call (530) 242-7630 Secrets of Successful Transplanting Sunday, May 6/ 10:00 a.m. to noon Community Teaching Garden, Shasta College Main Campus Learn the secrets of successful transplanting from a master. Nurseyman Wayne Kessler, known locally for the quality of his seedlings, will show you [...]
Behold: ‘Menu Mecca’ – Found Exclusively on A News Cafe
Doni: Hey, everyone, today I talk with Canda Williams, A News Cafe’s sales representative, and my son Joe Domke, the site’s webtender, who works his magic from the Czech Republic. We want to prepare you for tomorrow, a special day, when we present a new section called Menu Mecca. You’ll find it located at the [...]
The Noble Peony in the North State Garden
With my peony buds positively fat and ready to burst open any day, I thought it was a great time to revisit this interview on how to grow peonies well in our region. They were among my mother’s favorite flowers, and are without question among mine. Enjoy! Some plants are rooted more deeply into each [...]
