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The Green Thumb: Classes to hone your skills in the garden
On the second Saturdays of September, October and November, master gardeners will offer classes designed to help you become a better informed gardener.
Aug 12, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
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Serve & Protect: Fire department FAQs
Whenever we interface with the public, you have questions for us. I thought it would be informative to address some of the most frequently asked questions right here.
Aug 12, 2010 | 2 2 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Green Thumb: Each patch of dirt is an opportunity
In my most recent column, I talked about a few inspirational gardens that would make great day trips for Tracy residents. This week, I would like to talk about the potential we all have to create ...
Aug 06, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Good Life: The importance of being care-full
All my life, I have been a champion for independent thinking and have focused my energy on blazing my own trail, rather than blindly following along doing what everyone else was doing.
Jul 29, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Green Thumb: Various day trips for gardeners
There are many wonderful public gardens within an afternoon’s drive for Tracy residents who wish to be awed, inspired or educated.
Jul 22, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 28 28 recommendations | email to a friend
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Serve & Protect: Summer heat can mean trouble for the unwary
We are fortunate to live in a beautiful, warm climate and enjoy some of the best weather in the state.
Jul 15, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Green Thumb: Keep soils F.I.T. with appropriate tillage
by Heather Hamilton / Our Town
Jul 15, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
I recently learned an acronym to help with proper soil management: F.I.T., for fertilization, irrigation and tillage.
The Green Thumb: Threat of wildfire becomes reality
by Heather Hamilton / Our Town
Jul 09, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 28 28 recommendations | email to a friend
Landscaping that uses the principles of defensible space can help fire crews save homes when flames threaten.
The Good Life: Energy healing may help resolve old emotional blocks
by Dianna Good / Our Town
Jul 02, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The body will heal itself, if given the proper environment and nutrients. But, sometimes, we need a little help to remove blockages to this natural healing.
The Green Thumb: Be aware of immature ladybugs in the garden
by Heather Hamilton / Our Town
Jul 01, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
Learning the differences between mature and young ladybugs was a revelation for me, as I have unwittingly hand-picked and killed many ladybug larvae over the years.
Through the Lens: Capturing the moment
by OT staff
Jun 17, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Tracy residents Marcee Brightenstine and John Martin tied for the Tracy Camera Club’s photo of the month contest for June, which is decided at the group’s monthly meeting.
The Good Life: Own your life for a better outlook
by Dianna Good / Our Town
Jun 17, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Healthy living requires taking full responsibility for your life, not just those aspects with which you are happy.
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