Springing Forward and Up

Springing Forward and Up

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Today is the Vernal (or Spring) Equinox, meaning Earth's northern hemisphere is about to tilt towards the sun, thus prolonging daylight hours....

The light at the end of the tunnel

The light at the end of the tunnel

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This week has been a bit darker than most. Consider the course of events:HalloweenFolks dressed as witches, ghosts and goblins...

Lily's Fun Facts about Fall Crops

Lily's Fun Facts about Fall Crops

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My boots didn't travel too far over the past week, so today I'm going to share a couple Fun Facts about our Fall crops (one that's...

Lily's Boots: Willow Creek Part 1 - Avenue of the Giant Cotinus

Lily's Boots: Willow Creek Part 1 - Avenue of the Giant Cotinus

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Willow Creek, California, once a logger town boasting more sightings of Bigfoot than tourists, now hosts scads of heat-seeking Humboldtians...

Lily's Boots: Drawing names out of a boot

Lily's Boots: Drawing names out of a boot

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It's not always easy returning to work right after a three-day weekend, but we've made it to Friday, and now some of us will be glad we did!...

Crocosmia "Lucifer": Devilish name, Heavenly flower

Crocosmia "Lucifer": Devilish name, Heavenly flower

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Just the other day, I saw the first signs of Crocosmias popping up. These fiery blooms, native to South Africa, turn our Arcata 27th Street...

Hydrangea: More than just a pretty face

Hydrangea: More than just a pretty face

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Hydrangea season is upon us at Sun Valley. Exciting news for most, as these pom-pom-like blooms are equally stunning in wedding bouquets,...