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| My garden never really seems dormant. With signs of spring starting as early as the bulbs that pop up in December and January, a new gardening season begins before I have even finished with the last one. But as long as the weather is chilly (except for a... more... | |
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During these winter months I find myself drawn to my home more than ever before. It's like diving into everything I love, including fragrances, colors, textures, memories and sounds that make life good. Every evening, I slow my pace and my tight... |
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I have created a garden around every home I have owned — two in southern California and one in Florida. But when I moved to a two-acre wooded property in Grass Valley, I knew that this landscape would be unlike any of the others. Water was the... |
| After we have a hard wind, rain or snow storm, check your trees for damage. | |
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“Under these boundless skies, in the limitless light of eternity” are words from one of my favorite Lacy J. Dalton songs. They popped into my head the minute I turned into the driveway of the Thomsens' Nevada City home. |
| Everything you ever wanted to know about dead trees, sick trees and historical trees is on the agenda for Thursday's Nevada City Planning Commission meeting. | |
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On a walk in Empire Park a week ago I discovered some pussy willows. Protection from a nearby slope and the perfect sun exposure, combined with cold air draining into a creek canyon yards below, and this plant was at least a month ahead of others in the... |
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Nevada County has to be one of the best places to live in the world. The mixture of Oaks and conifers, the dramatic granite outcroppings scattered around, numerous lakes, ponds, rivers and creeks, mountains and valleys that offer spectacular views... |
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EDITOR'S NOTE: For your viewing pleasure, below is a list of spectacular Christmas light displays.This list also appeared in the Dec. 18 edition of The Union. |
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Against the winter sky, the intricate branches of our native alder tell the story of a season passing and one just beginning. So close to the winter solstice, this handsome tree embodies the seasonal changes. |
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Ancient folklore tells us that to celebrate the very first Christmas, the animals in Bethlehem spoke. Some accounts say the sheep and the oxen spoke in Latin. (Perhaps they got better marks than I did in high school.) |
| Enduring style has little to do with trends and fashion; it's more about what makes us feel relaxed and content. Many of us seek to find our way home through our interior design and decorating projects. | |
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Some homes radiate cozy, winter charm. Others inspire open doors and barbecues during the milder months. The Alire Family home is designed for year-round charm and cheer. Let's start with right now – in the heart of the holiday season. What makes... |
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Why do so many people hate their Digger pines? I constantly hear people say “they always fall “ or “they're a fire hazard” or “they're ugly.” |
| A house with great bones, livable spaces and comfortable furnishings equals the definition of “all-American family home.” The average American home has 2,300 square feet. Your home may be 1,200 square feet, or 4,500 square feet. Whether... | |
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A Nevada County teen who had learned the Heimlich maneuver for a local lifeguard job recently used the technique to save the life of another girl. |
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