by angela@diggingbliss | Aug 30, 2006 | Uncategorized
The new proprieters of Vintagehouse Nursery, Curtis and Michael, sent me a few pics of their vintage-feel nursery. If anyone’s in the Yuba City area, you should check ’em out! Report back and let us know how you like it! Better yet, bring a digital camera and take pics!
Hours: Wed – Sat from 10am – 6pm and Sunday from 11am – 4pm
CLOSED: Mondays and Tuesdays, and most holidays
“Please call first if you’re coming from out of town to make sure we are open, during hours, just in case. Our telephone number is 530-755-4242.”
“Vintagehouse Nursery Co.is a specialty nursery and eclectic gift shop. We pride ourselves on our quality, selection, and personable service. We specialize in hard to find perennials (from:
Annie’s Annuals,
Morningsun Herbs,
Geraniacea – specialty scented geraniums,
Arena & Ashdown Roses – antique and old fashioned roses, ivy topiaries and more), some
water plants, and our
heirloom & organic seeds from Botanical Interests. Our
Magical Gift Shop includes,
E. Barrett & Co French soaps,
Pre de Provence soaps,
Keepers of the Light primitive candles,
potpourri,
La Lavande French soaps, and many
collectibles for all the holidays.
We are located in Downtown Yuba City, between Bridge Street & Colusa Ave, on So. Shasta Street, right across the street from Red’s Beauty Supply. Come in and enjoy our private cozy gardens… homesteading chickens and dove aviary…”
by angela@diggingbliss | Aug 29, 2006 | Uncategorized
Latest news from UC IPM on controlling this imported pest…
http://news.ucanr.org/newsstorymain.cfm?story=847
by angela@diggingbliss | Aug 26, 2006 | Uncategorized
Came across this Seattle Times article on donating your excess home-grown veggies to local food banks. Does anyone know if a program like this exists in greater Sacramento? Wouldn’t it be fantastic if we could donate our extra bounty to organizations serving folks in need? Somebody must be coordinating programs like this in Sacramento.
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by angela@diggingbliss | Aug 26, 2006 | Uncategorized
High season for heirloom apples, pears
Sophia Markoulakis, Special to The Chronicle
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Note: While fruit tasting is in full swing, remember that if you intend to plant any of these delicious deciduous tree fruit varieties this winter, the Dave Wilson Nursery special orders deadline is November 16.
“There is no minimum total order, but customers whose special orders total less than 25 trees as of the deadline will be charged $25.00 for handling.”