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Author Archives: Heather Hacking
Another lawn bites the dust, Chico lawnowner cashes in on CalWater turf rebate, 7-16-15
‹› By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record Posted: 07/16/15 Things grow. Plants grow a lot. In a few years this front yard will look lush and wonderful, while using very little water. Photo courtesy Jim Matthews Last week the latest El … Continue reading
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Tackling the drought, one seldom-used front yard at a time, July 9, 2015
By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 07/09/15, Mom’s yard isn’t exactly lush and beautiful right now, but who cares? Her front yard has long been an area she simply walks through to head indoors. The back yard is where she … Continue reading
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Food not lawn grows in a Chico drought-conscious yard, July 2, 2015
By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 07/02/15 What could have become a seldom-used side yard is another source of full sun and food.Heather Hacking — Enterprise-Record Very soon we’ll see more examples of newly-converted drought gardens. So many Chico … Continue reading
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How much water does it take to eat? June 18, 2015
By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record People can be pretty darn inspiring. Last week I had fun talking with LaDawn Haws. Her former front yard included a water-hogging lawn that rarely saw footprints. She took a leap of faith and now has … Continue reading
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Gearing up for garden water budgets, June 11, 2015
By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record Each fuzzy little nub on the cactus may or may not develop into one of these delicious blooms.Heather Hacking — Enterprise-Record Summer is similar to a lot of things that sneak up on you slowly — … Continue reading
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Sow There! 7-23-15 How to cook corn without heating up the kitchen
Jerry Bonds handles some corn from the secret stash Saturday at the farmers market in Chico. Heather Hacking — Enterprise-Record By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record Posted: 07/23/15, 6:56 PM PDT | Updated: 5 days ago 0 Comments Organic corn is … Continue reading
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Examples of drought tolerant gardens abound, June 4, 2015
By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record The home of Bob and Connie Prevot is one of the stops on the Paradise Garden Club tour this weekend. Each of the homeowners on the list has taken steps to save water. Bill Husa — Enterprise-Record … Continue reading
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Even in drought, just a few garden plants can multiply, May 28, 2015
By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record This bed liner was laying around pretty much serving no purpose.Contributed photo I don’t know about you, but I’m not particularly fond of living within a budget. My boyfriend will confirm that I also do not … Continue reading
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Change is good, drought-tolerant garden change is even better, June 25, 2014
By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record What’s not to love about a love patchwork fence? The artwork is easy to spot right outside Bitz Haley’s kitchen window.Heather Hacking—Enterprise-Record I’m learning a thing or two about yard transformations. Just like changing the color … Continue reading
Tilth is a good dirty word in potted plants May 21, 2015
Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record Last summer I planted a six-pack of Vinca rosea in a big, thin metal bucket near the front door. Vinca rosea is one of my go-to summer flowers and thrives despite the heat. By now, I … Continue reading
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