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November 7, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Seed library — check it out!

It could be safely said that the simple act of saving seeds has propelled us through the centuries. Some of us may remember our parents...
November 7, 2026 • Nancy Simpson

Keep your nose clean

I have heard the expression most of my life. Taken literally, it sounds gross but necessary, “Keep your nose clean.” It doesn’t mean literally to...
November 4, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Master Gardener checklist

Create a visual feast with pomegranates, miniature pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, fall flowers, and herbs from your garden. Tasks: • The tuberous roots of sweet...
November 4, 2026 • Cathie Campbell

Serve up some Italian sausage

I have noticed a slight change in the weather, at least in the mornings. More breezes, more clouds, more cooler air. I got hungry for...
October 31, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Sarah’s mystery gardens

Today, October 31, is Halloween and in popular culture, it has become associated with horror and the supernatural. So, as gardeners, what better way to...
October 30, 2026 • Nancy Simpson

Instrument of peace

I am so glad the time of campaigning for elections is almost over. I am sick of hearing candidates bash each other. Often their commercials...
October 27, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Master Gardener checklist

Shorter days mean less time in the garden; peruse gardening websites, magazines, and seed catalogs instead. Tasks: • Stake newly planted trees in windy areas....
October 27, 2026 • Cathie Campbell

Enjoy all the apples

We all know that apples are great without being an ingredient in a recipe. Peeled or unpeeled, that crispy, juicy crunch is a joy for...
October 24, 2026 • Cathie Campbell

Cooking with basil

My Italian grandmother always called it basilico, rather than basil. I call it that, too, but depending on the circumstances, I try to remember that...
October 23, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Right plant, right spot

As you wander through your garden or landscape, subtle variations in sunlight, moisture levels, and structural elements become apparent. These variations create microclimates that can...

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