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Rick's Recipe for planting citrus into the ground.

1/3 Pumice

1/3 Peat Moss

1/3 Native Soil

Chicken Fertilizer

Dig a shallow wide hole.
Make sure that you plant your tree 1 and 1/2 inches (for a 5 gallon) or 3 inches (for a 15 gallon) above the surface, with a nice high burm around the plant. After the tree is planted, use 2-3 inches of Cedar Mulch around it to save on water and keep the roots cool.

4 cups fresh whole Strawberries

½ cup Confectioners’ Sugar

1 cup Whipping Cream

Place the strawberries and sugar in a blender or food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into berries. Pour into serving dishes. Refrigerate or freeze for 25 minutes.

HAPPY EARTH DAY! -April 22nd
	In 1963, former Senator Gaylord Nelson began to worry about our planet. Senator Nelson knew that our world was getting dirty and that many of our plants and animals were dying.
He wondered why more people weren't trying to solve these problems and talked to other lawmakers and to the President. They decided that the President would go around the country and tell people about these concerns. He did, but still not enough people were working on the problem. Then, in 1969, Senator Nelson had another idea. He decided to have a special day to teach everyone about the things that needed changing in our environment. He wrote letters to all of the colleges and put a special article in Scholastic Magazine to tell them about the special day he had planned. (Most of the schools got this magazine and he knew that kids would help him.) On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was held. People all over the country made promises to help the environment. Everyone got involved and since then, Earth Day has spread all over the planet. People all over the world know that there are problems we need to work on and this is our special day to look at the planet and see what needs changing. Isn't it great? One person had an idea and kept working until everyone began working together to solve it. See what happens when people care about our world? Thanks to Kim Moon for this article.
Click_Here_to_print_a_11-page_coloring_book full of tips for making the Earth a better place. -Courtesy of the Environmental Protection Agency. Celebrate Earth day with your kids and plant a Tree together!

Fresh Picks: Citrus, Deciduous Fruit Trees and Berries
We suggest: -Cactus Mix by Kelloggs for citrus -Citrus Growers Blend -Dr. Earth Organic #9
-Acid Mix by Gardner&Bloome for berries
Now is a great time to plant your fruit, citrus and berries, we have a great selection!

Let the Sun (Flowers) Shine In
Hurry, now is the time to plant the most cheerful, uplifting summery annual of all ….the majestic Sunflower! It grows in just about any type of soil as long as it gets lots of sun and water. Children love to plant the seeds and marvel at how fast the seedlings grow. Choose a sunny spot in your garden where the plants have a chance to grow to their full 6-feet plus height unobstructed.
Prepare the soil with a good mix such as Dr. Earth Planting Soil. Water regularly 3 times a week and fertilize monthly with Nursery Select or Schultz fertilizers.
In order to have sunflowers blooming continually throughout the season, plant seeds or seedlings every 3-4 weeks. The all-time favorite is the Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower that has a head almost a foot or more across in diameter. Harvest the dried seed head and shake the seeds out for future planting or roast the seeds on a baking sheet in the oven for about 10-15 minutes at 350° for a yummy, nutritious snack. Or place the seed head in the garden and watch the birds enjoy a spectacular feast. Smaller varieties such as Teddy Bear or Autumn Beauty are great for cut flowers to grace your tables throughout the summer and fall. Don’t let this summer go by without planting a sunflower…they’re great planted in containers for those with space limitations. Seeds start as low as $1.50 per package, a small price to pay for a season of sunny beauty and hours of gardening fun!

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