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Spring is here?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by beth

Nearly everything is blooming around here.  The plum is not, but peaches, almonds, apples, blueberries and peas are.  The potatoes are going bonkers and the new little raspberry plants are sending out some new growth. Back in the end of … Continue reading →

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Above Average Chill-hours so far

Posted on November 30, 2010 by beth

What are chill hours?  There are different ways to calculate chill hours, but basically they’re the cumulative hours under 45°F from the beginning of November through the end of February.  And why do we care?  The cold is required to … Continue reading →

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