Signal Tribune Newspaper

By Jennifer E. Beaver
Staff Writer
Should you pee on your compost pile?

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By Jennifer E. Beaver
Last night, I was awakened by the faint but unmistakable odor of skunk– probably the same one my neighbor saw walking boldly down the street, strutting like Pepé Le Pew. A few weeks earlier, we heard the shrieks and chitters of happy raccoons as they discovered the fish emulsion-soaked soil in my [...]

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Did you plant tomatoes and other edibles in the spring? If so, you’re probably enjoying the fruits of your labors. Isn’t it tempting to let the zucchini do its thing while you lounge around in the hammock?
Not so fast.
Many gardening magazines and books will tell you that this is a slow season with little to [...]

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By Jennifer E. Beaver
Staff Writer
A few weeks back, I wrote about my struggle to appreciate native landscapes. The column was inspired by our home’s inclusion in the Lawn-to-Garden Incentive Program (lblawntogarden.com) sponsored by the Long Beach Water Department, which will pay $2.50 per square foot to replace thirsty lawns with select drought-tolerant plants. Evidently there [...]

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