Visalia Direct: Virtual Valley February 2007 Issue January 17, 2007 Sites Blossoming on the Web This winter has served as a reminder that Central Valley weather can be tough on our gardens. My wife and I have lost roses to winter freezes and small trees to summer heat. But every valley resident knows that February and March offer the hope of early spring blossoms. My parents always have their yards, front and back, ringed with flowers. The covered backyard patio features numerous plants and fountains, allowing us to gather and enjoy a Visalia spring barbecue surrounded by flowers. I’m not my mother — I need help and lots of it to grow a cactus plant. Thankfully, there are places online for people like me to seek help. The Tulare & Kings County Master Gardeners (http://groups.ucanr.org/tkmg/) is a Web site hosted by the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by the UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE). ...
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