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Author Archives: Heather Hacking
Reaching a state of bulb saturation 2-19-16
It’s daffodil time. Heather Hacking — Enterprise-Record By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record I recently realized I have been planting daffodils like Mark Watney planted potatoes — as if my life depended on it. Daffodils have been my no-guilt go-to plant … Continue reading
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The key to happiness is watching your plants grow 2-11-16
A pink hyacinth bloom really brightens up the kitchen table. This flower has been a source of joy for weeks, transforming from bulb to bloom. Heather Hacking — Enterprise-Record By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record These bulbs were placed in hyacinth … Continue reading
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Words of encouragement when battling invasive plants 2-4-16
Unruly privet, with a boatload of berries, is already taking over this section of alley in the Avenues. Each bird-luring berry has potential to be planted in your back yard. Heather Hacking — Enterprise-Record By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record If … Continue reading
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Sow There! Frost and plants, big decisions 11-19-2015
Mendon’s Nursery in Paradise is well stocked with chrysanthemums, a great table centerpiece that can be tossed out after the season. Heather Hacking — Enterprise-Record By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 11/19/15 What’s most important? What can you live without? … Continue reading
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Sow There! 12-31-15, When pepper Christmas tree gets gobbled, try a Valentine’s Day tree
Hyacinth bulb vases are ideal for forcing bulbs inside, because you can watch the roots grow into the water. However, this little fish bowl is a close second. Just add pebbles. Heather Hacking – Enterprise-Record By Heather Hacking, Heather Hacking-Enterprise-Record … Continue reading
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Sow There! How to plant paperwhites and surprises in the yard 11-12-15
The jumbo paperwhite bulbs are Narcissus Ziva. The flowers are easy to grow indoors and will grow in a dish with rocks and water. Heather Hacking-Enterprise-Record By Heather Hacking, POSTED: 11/12/15, 8:47 PM PST | UPDATED: 3 WEEKS, 6 DAYS … Continue reading
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Sow There! How to shop early for Christmas 11-26-15
In a small house all you need is a small tree. In this case, a pepper tree will do. Heather Hacking-Enterprise-Record By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 11/26/15 Gotta love those forward-thinkers at the bigger-box stores. Like it or not, … Continue reading
Passion vines and butterflies, a delightful combination, 10-09-15
By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record Agraulis vanillae, takes a little break on a zinnia flower.Heather Hacking—Enterprise-Record My yard has been blessed with butterflies all summer. There’s something special about these insects, as evidenced by their popularity in greeting cards, jewelry and … Continue reading
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Sow There! Forcing paperwhites and hyacinth bulbs 12-10-15
By Heather Hacking POSTED: 12/10/15 Paperwhite bulbs grow just dandy indoors in a bowl filled with pebbles and just a little waterHeather Hacking — Enterprise-Record My Handsome Woodsman was out in yard this week, bright and early, raking golden maple … Continue reading
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