Monthly Archives: October 2011

Trip to Forks of Salmon Post Office meeting

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Liz

The Forks of Salmon Post Office has been threatened with closure. About 50 customers attended a meeting Oct. 18, 2011 at the Community Club with two Postal officials from Sacramento. They explained the treacherous driving conditions — year round; distance … Continue reading →

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Liz Writes Life 10-11-11

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Liz

Published Siskiyou Daily News For gardeners fall is an odd time. At least for me, because I am trying to save, cover or pick as much as possible before that “hard” frost hits. I expected it earlier in the week, … Continue reading →

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Rainy day 10-4-11

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Liz

A last glory day before the cold weather hits. When the rain stops in a day or two, it will likely freeze — very hard. That will mark the end of my favorite blue morning glories. I will miss them, … Continue reading →

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Photos from 9-30-11

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Liz

Wow, this dahlia is fabulous. Had over 40 cantaloupes. They snuck up on me and were ripe, when they didn’t look it. Drats. I think this is a jalapeno and I won’t be eating it. The bell peppers did well … Continue reading →

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Liz Writes Life 10-4-11

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Liz

Published in Siskiyou Daily News Yreka, California Oct. 4, 2011 The rain did arrive on Monday morning. I tried to weather-proof a bit outside, but it is difficult to truly plan for rain when the sun is shining! Picked one … Continue reading →

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Photos from 9-15-11

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Liz

Bumble gathering pollen from the blue morning glory. Shucked the corn. Next, boil in water for 2 minutes, then cut it off and freeze in quart bags. After six weeks, the sauerkraut is ready to be taken out of the … Continue reading →

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Photos from 8-27-11

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Liz

Four o’clocks are gorgeous. A volunteer purple morning glory. Cosmos were happy. Ended up with four lugs of peaches. They were tiny and a lot of work to skin and pit. I froze six quarts and then started making yummy … Continue reading →

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Liz Writes Life 9-27-11

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Liz

Published Siskiyou Daily News Sept. 27, 2011 What an incredible September! After that long cool, rainy spring we needed a frost-free September. My tomatoes are finally ripening and I am OK they are late, because I have been so busy … Continue reading →

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Liz Writes Life 9-20-11

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Liz

Published Sept. 20, 2011 Siskiyou Daily News Scott Valley Protect Our Water will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 at the Fort Jones Community Center. Time is 7 p.m. Bring desserts to share afterwards. Important items we … Continue reading →

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