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Flowering Bulbs

Bulbs is a generic term for bulbs, rhizomes, and tuberous roots. Bulbs are planted in the soil at varying depths. Bearded Irises are often at the surface. Ornithagulum and Dahlias may be 8 to 10 inches deep. , sollicitudin volutpat at libero litora, non adipiscing. Nulla nunc porta lorem, nascetur pede massa mauris lectus lectus, in magnis, praesent turpis. Ut …

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Feijoa

Feijoa, pineapple guava or guavasteen, is a evergreen, small tree known for its spectacular red fleshy flowers in May and its small, tasty, green-skinned fruit in October and November. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. The flower-petals are edible and have a cinnamon flavor. Birds, such as Blue Jays and Mockingbirds, find them very tasty. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” …

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Berries

Sunnyvale is in USDA climate zone 8/9 and can grow most types of berries Most berries produce their harvest in June-July. Blue-berries require acidic soil. They have shallow roots that should not be disturbed. Black berries come in 2 types: cane and … Raspberries  

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Citrus

Sunnyvale is in USDA climate zone 8/9 and can grow most types of citrus Citrus trees are long-lived. I have a grapefruit tree that is 40 years old and produces a lot of fruit. Citrus trees can grow in small patches of groundsoil (2×3 feet) or in containers. If you are using a container or a small area, my recommendation …

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Going Vertical

When you do not have a lot of square footage, go vertical. Use tall tomato cages Use trellises Plant other things in the understory Plant for transition

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Rice Frittata

I’m getting pretty good with these frittatas. This rice frittata uses eggs, milk, cheese, and rice with some tomato, green sauce, and spices. Each serving has the equivalent of 1 egg, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup rice, 1/4 cheese. The dish tastes good hot from the oven or cool from the refrigerator. Serves: 4 Time to prepare: 15 minutes Time …

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