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Author Archives: Heather Hacking
Sow There! Making less of resolutions and watering your plants, Jan. 5, 2018
This Vinca rosea looks unnaturally fresh for January. By this time most years the freeze would have turned the summer shiner to mush. Photo by Heather Hacking By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 01/05/18 On the last day of the old year, a … Continue reading
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Sow There!: Worms, chicken costumes and things to plug in, Dec. 29, 2017
Red wigglers, they certainly can worm their way into someone’s heart. Photo by Heather Hacking By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 12/29/17, 1:38 AM The rubber chicken finally, fully adorned.Photo by Heather Hacking After all the planning and careful decision-making, it’s gratifying when … Continue reading
Sow There!: Gifts to buy when you intended to not buy gifts, Dec. 22, 2017
This floater is a Christmas gift for a 6-year-old family member. Photo by Heather Hacking By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 12/22/17 This week I went shopping for a thank you gift for my amazingly kind and gracious mentor teacher. My thought was … Continue reading
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Sow There!: Take the lazy gardener pledge, then blame it on tryptophan Dec. 17, 2017
By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 12/15/17, 1:26 AM PST | UPDATED: ON 12/14/201 If you’re one of those people who thinks you need to do everything right for the holiday, you could be heading for a swim in the nut bowl. Possible to-do … Continue reading
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Sow There!: Choosing the right lawn seed for Chico, 12/08/17
Bermuda grass — evil and invasive, yet still sold at a reputable seed store near you.Photo by Jack Kelly Clark, courtesy of University of California Integrated Pest Management By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record 12/08/17 Not too long ago, I wrote a … Continue reading
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Better late than never for planting daffodils Dec. 4, 2014
By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record My life is so full that sometimes I get behind schedule. “Busy” sounds so much better than “procrastinator,” or worse yet, “lazy.” Sometimes being late means being wrongly accused of not caring. I do care. … Continue reading
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Sow There!: Bag them bulbs at first sight, 12/01/17
Growing hyacinths indoors is a great way to justify buying bulbs and forgetting to plant them in the ground.Photo by Heather Hacking By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record 12/01/17, 1:09 If you search under the keywords “garden to-do list,” and add the … Continue reading
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Sow There!: Growing grass for the beauty of it, Chico Blend grass seed 11/24/17
There’s nothing more beautiful than the color of new grass. The blades are fragile and a reminder that each season has something that is ready to grow. Photo by Heather Hacking By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 11/24/17 Gardening is a lot like … Continue reading
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Sow There!: How to choose the right calla lilies 11/9/2017
Sturdy, statuesque calla lilies are easier to buy from a frou-frou flower shop than to grow on your own. Photo by Heather Hacking By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record 11/07/17, 9:55 In early spring I chose the perfect gift for my friend Samantha. … Continue reading
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Sow There!: Take a stroll, feast your eyes on autumn leaves 11/07/2017
Fall leaves are almost as captivating as spring blooms. Catch the dogwood blooms before they fade.Photo by Heather Hacking By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record 11/07/2017 Last weekend I had coffee with a new friend. She arrived at the table with a … Continue reading
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