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Carson Critters say good morning across the capital city
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 11:05amNorthern Nevada gardening with JoAnne Skelly: Gift brings impressive fence to keep critters out
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 5:00pmMy neighbor Mark, now known as “Chip” after Chip Gaines from “Fixer Upper” on HGTV, acquired his new moniker after building an amazing fence to enclose his wife’s garden (with her help of course!). Since we have major animal challenges in our neighborhood — ground squirrels, rabbits, deer and bears — a strong defense system is essential for successful vegetable production. The impressive garden fence that "Chip" built should keep all the critters out.
JoAnne Skelly column: Cold weather composting, don’t give up
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 12:48pmI’m watching leaves fall. What does one do with all these leaves? I mentioned in a previous article, some can be used as mulch around trees and shrubs. Others can be shredded with the lawnmower and added to a compost pile. However, winter composting presents a few challenges, primarily due to the cold temperatures. But you can still compost.
JoAnne Skelly column: Oh No, Skunks! Their habits, habitat and the tomato juice myth
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 11:07amSkunks are back in our neighborhood. Twenty-five years ago we had skunks here regularly, sometimes living under our shed. Our dogs would run through nearby fields and get sprayed. When the golf course was built across the creek from us and numerous houses went in, skunks disappeared.
JoAnne Skelly column: Managing pests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/14/2019 - 11:16amThe word “pest” means different things to different people: weeds that are never-ending, insects on plants or in houses, plant diseases of all types, mushrooms in a lawn or critters digging up a garden or yard. Gardening is not for the faint of heart. Some people spray or use a chemical for everything, whether it is called for or not. This is not necessarily an effective approach.
Events around the Carson City area for Thursday, June 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 8:15pmHeading into Thursday, June 27, 2019, there's plenty to do and see around the Carson City area as we march toward an action-packed weekend. There's a morning Muscle Powered walk, Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park, a Farmers Market in Dayton, a discussion on climate change at Western Nevada College, a history presentation on Chinese woodcutters at the Nevada State Museum, a presentation by the NNDA Executive Director at a GOP monthly meeting, Cruise Night at Wing Stop, an information meeting on the Ross Gold Park master plan hosted by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space. Read on. There's more.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, June 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 7:15pmWith a windy cool down headed our way, activities around the Carson City area Wednesday, June 26 will make for a breezy good time. Looking at the day ahead there's a walk hosted by parks and recreation, kids events, Wheeled Food Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center, a free "rough cut" feature film screening at the Carson Nugget, Young Chautauquans at Dangberg Historic Park and more.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, June 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 6:08pmAs we set our radar ahead to Tuesday, June 25, 2019, we say hello Carson City and welcome to a bevy of events ahead including activities for children of all ages, a Muscle Powered morning walk, evening hike and bike ride, a cyber security awareness workshop hosted by DeBug Computer, a job fair at the Carson Nugget, art showings, a delicious taste of France via Bleu Café Culinary Travelers Club and more. Read on for what's happening.
JoAnne Skelly column: What’s wrong with my lilac leaves? The answer may be insects
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/23/2019 - 10:13amI bumped into my friend Cat at a nursery buying marigolds to solve a problem her lilacs were having. She said something was eating the leaves along the edges leaving sharp-edged cutouts. She said someone swore that marigolds planted around the base of the shrubs would solve the problem.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, June 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 7:13pmHeading into Tuesday, June 18, 2019 we're looking at continued warming around the region with a daytime high around 91. Temperatures are expected to actually lower toward the end of the week. Events around town Tuesday include a Muscle Powered walk, hike and bike ride, yoga, exercises for the mind and body hosted by the Carson City Emblem Club, political gatherings, art activities and more.
July at Fort Churchill State Historic Park features hikes, a star party, junior rangers and more
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 1:07pmSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of July. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.
Carson City Cooperative Extension offering 2 Day Camps - How to Raise Small Farm Critters
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 9:19amCarson City University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Carson City Parks and Recreation and Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch, is offering two weekly sessions at Silver Saddle Ranch, 2648 Carson City Road in Carson City, for youth who are not able to keep or raise a small farm animal to experience working with either rabbits or goats. Area 4-H leaders will bring their animals for attendees, 9 – 14 years of age, to work with in these hands on day camps.
Star hikes, gold prospecting among June events at Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 12:24pmSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of June. Events highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources. Among the activities are:
What's happening around Carson City for Earth Day, Monday, April 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 8:17pmGreetings Carson City as we head into the first day of the work week, Monday, April 22, 2019. With Earth Day being recognized around the globe, we celebrate our climate, season, critters and natural beauty of this place we call home. Monday will bring sunny skies, light winds and a daytime high near 70. Another beautiful day for a morning, afternoon or evening walk, bike ride, or stroll through downtown. Enjoy.
JoAnne Skelly column: Preparing to grow strawberries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 9:49amTo grow strawberries successfully there are a few things to know: which type and variety to select, the correct growing conditions, how to rejuvenate a bed and how to protect those succulent fruits from the critters.
Carson City Cooperative Extension 4-H seeks members who love fun, learning
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 2:36pmCarson City 4-H programs, brought to you through the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, have new and on-going project clubs open to area youth ages 5–18.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Feb. 2
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 02/01/2019 - 9:26pmHappy Groundhog Day, Carson City! While the prognosticating Punxsutawney Phil looks for his shadow in western Pennsylvania, our region is bracing for more Winter weather due to arrive this weekend.
Phil might speak for his neck of the woods, where he bats about .390, but I would keep an eye on our critters here to determine how much more Winter we have left.
Column: Watch out for deer, other large wildlife
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/26/2019 - 6:07pmAnyone who lives near wilderness ought to know that wildlife comes with the territory.
Wild critters are no strangers to the front and back yards of Carson City residents. They also know their way around the streetscape pretty well, too.
JoAnne Skelly: In praise of the mighty Jeffrey
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 10:02amBig trees inspire me. In part, it’s their age, but it’s also their size. I was in Agate Bay at Lake Tahoe recently staying with a friend. Outside the back door is one of the biggest Jeffrey pines I have seen. It’s massive and regal.
Pictures with Pets: Santa Claus is coming Dec. 8 to Carson City's Benson's Feed
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 3:40pmIn what has become a holiday tradition, critters and children of all ages are invited to join CASI at Benson's Feed in Carson City for Pictures with Santa.
JoAnne Skelly: 2019 Horticulture Trends
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/06/2018 - 7:42amGarden Media Group (GMG), a public relations firm based in Pennsylvania, has been predicting gardening trends since 2001. In their recent report, “Rooted Together,” they have incorporated statistics from the National Gardening Association’s (NGA) annual survey to come up horticultural predictions for 2019.
JoAnne Skelly column: It's that time of the year, wildlife is on the move
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/30/2018 - 8:09amBirds, bears, bobcats, deer, tree squirrels, voles, moles and more are migrating from summer to winter habitat. With the arrival of autumn, animals must devour quantities of calories to prepare for winter food scarcity. Abundant fruit is falling off trees, waiting for hungry critters to come and get it.
Carson Valley sets eyes on Main Street Gardnerville Fall Fest
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 1:49pmGARDNERVILLE, Nev. — It wouldn't be fall in the Carson Valley without the annual Scarecrow and Harvest Festival hosted by Main Street Gardens and East Fork Gallery. Or the Annual Slaughterhouse Lane Coffin and Stretcher Races.
This year Main Street Gardnerville has combined all these events into one big festival called Main Street Fall Fest, with more music, activities, demonstrations and vendors at Heritage Park on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Things to do around Carson City on Saturday, Sept. 8
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 09/07/2018 - 8:58pmToday's column features good news and bad news. The bad news is Labor Day is now behind us and we must re-adjust to a regular two-day weekend again. But therein lies the good news. Another weekend has arrived, and you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy your time off.
Column: Remembering John McCain
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/26/2018 - 11:31amI had already written out this morning's column ahead of time when I learned of U.S. Sen. John McCain's passing.
His death has changed the course of my day, because now I am writing to remember the man who earned the media moniker of "Maverick," and the reputation of someone who usually went his own way.
August events at Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 11:52amSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of August. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.
Signups underway for Carson City area 4-H Science of Gardening summer club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 8:32amCARSON CITY — Signups are underway for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's new 4-H club for children ages 9-12. Kids who enroll will be able to be involved in the science of gardening and will learn what it takes to grow their own tomatoes and more.
JoAnne Skelly: Good Little Buggers
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 07/08/2018 - 2:13pmRecently, I wrote that aphids invaded our ash trees, but I’m pleased to report that a battalion of good little buggers came to the rescue.
I’m referring to the syrphid flies, sometimes called flower flies or hoverflies.
Ranger-led hikes, star gazing and more in July at Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 2:39pmSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of July. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.
Ag Innovation Forum covers weeds, critters and insects
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/15/2018 - 2:22pmFarmers, ranchers and gardeners everywhere face many of the same challenges: Weeds growing in unwanted places, critters digging holes and insects eating plants. To help producers better understand and overcome these common struggles, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension presents “Weeds, Critters and Insects in the Landscape and Garden,” May 29 at the CVIC Hall in Minden.