2009 Nevada Fire Restrictions

The Nevada Department of Forestry declared no campfires, anywhere, until further notice. We haul our old propane bbq with us in our toy hauler so we can still cook outside when we go camping. We miss evening fires but we’re ok with that. Who wants to be the jerk that burns down the state [...]

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Quick Build: New Raised Garden Bed

I had a large vacant spot by the kids pirate ship that just seemed to be a waste of space. I also had a need for a protected area to plant tomatoes to protect them from the local critters that like to eat my plants to the ground, given the chance.
So I mention this dilemna [...]

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Good & Bad about Rain

A very strange thing has happened this week. We’ve had rain everyday. Hopefully it will continue through the week.
This really isn’t normal for this time of year. Come to think of it, I don’t think it is a normal weather pattern ever considering the length of time. Please don’t think I’m complaining. Definitely not!
The good? [...]

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Should my strategy change?

With more and more people losing their homes, do you wonder where they will go? An apartment maybe, or I’ve heard of people walking away from their mortgages because they can rent a nicer home for half the price they were paying to own….
So my next question is who is making money right now? The [...]

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Garden to Suppress Sound

 
 

My local source is Dry Creek Gardens in Reno, NV

Slope plantings according to height, placing the tallest against your fence and the lowest closest to your outdoor area. Choose plants by density of leaves to create a thicker barrier. I would recommend a mixture of evergreens with deciduous trees or shrubs mixed in to give [...]

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Spring in Northern Nevada

Spring time is showing itself in small stages in Northern Nevada. It is a beautiful sight when the valleys are lush with green trees, roses blooming and bees in flitting here and there.
It does tend to come with false starts though. We’ve had snow this week but the trees are still blooming. I usually enjoy [...]

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Gardening to save $ is not that easy.

 
I keep seeing headlines for articles like ‘Save Money – Grow a Garden’. When I read the actual article, I want to yell “HA! You really think it is that easy?” These short and sweet features are not written by gardeners. If they were, these lucky gardeners live in gardening heaven because instructions like “Plant [...]

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Expert Help for Planting Smart in the High Mountain Desert

Good day, good news!
 
I have received my list in the mail for the plants offered for sale at the Washoe County Nursery. Time to plan. Time to research.
This makes me a happy girl!
 
I have to admit, this isn’t a program for everyone.
You must have a minimum 1 acre property and have an evironmental purpose for [...]

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Interest Rates and Prices LOW!

Do you want a bargain in Northern Nevada? Time has finally arrived. Interest rates are lower than ever, and prices are lower than ever. You can now buy a house in Northern Nevada for $75,000 starting price. Call us right away to reserve the best deals available.

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Northern Nevada Bargains

Do you want a bargain in the Northern Nevada area? Now is the time. TODAY we have 933 bank owned properties in Northern Nevada. You can now buy a condo in Reno for $29,000 starting price. Let’s face it, Is a super good time to buy. Call us right away to reserve the best deals [...]

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