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Supper club plates up culinary adventure

Start with great food, add some wine, sprinkle in a few friends and you’ve got the recipe for a perfect evening. That was Auburn resident Beth Finkbeiner’s idea four years ago when she … more

By Gloria Young Home & Garden | 9/2/10 12:10:AM | 482 views

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Co-existing with nature can mean bear encounters

Here in the foothills of Placer County, just north of Auburn, we live with the wild animals, those that roam the rim of the American River Canyon. Even though we are less than a mile from Interstate … more

By Saul Wiseman Special to Home & Garden | 9/2/10 12:10:AM | 190 views | 1 comment

Garden soil’s pH is important factor in health of plants

Question: I know that azaleas, camellias and hydrangeas prefer an acid soil, but what does that mean? Answer: While most of the plants we grow in a garden prefer neutral to slightly acidic soil … more

By Trish Grenfell Placer County Master Gardener | 9/2/10 12:10:AM | 139 views

For artisan breadmaker, it’s all in a dough’s work

Nathan and Alice Shreve’s freshly baked artisan breads and pastries have gained a loyal following in the seven short months the couple has had a booth at the Auburn Farmers Market. But food has … more

By Gloria Young Home & Garden | 8/26/10 12:10:AM | 370 views

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Summer squash is the gift that keeps on giving

When it comes to vegetable gardening, summer squash is a sure thing. Plant the seedlings, give them water, lots of sun and a little fertilizer and they’ll produce and keep producing. At … more

By Gloria Young Home & Garden | 8/19/10 12:10:AM | 524 views