Category Archives: 1) Trees & Tall Shrubs

Growing Dragon Fruit (San Diego) — October 22

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Hemet Sunshine

Learn how to grow Dragon Fruit on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  This event is located at Balboa Park, Casa Del Prado, Room 101, 1650 El Prado, San Diego, CA. This is a monthly meeting of the California … Continue reading →

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Edible Front Yard Contest — June 1 – July 31

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Hemet Sunshine

The following is from http://www.edible-landscape-design.com/front-yard-photos.html: The 2013 Edible Front Yard Photos Contest The Second Annual Edible Front Yard Photos Contest is on! The contest runs from June 1st through July 31st Here’s how you can win … I want to … Continue reading →

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Orchards & Fruit Tree Care (San Juan Capistrano) — June 22

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Hemet Sunshine

The following is from http://theecologycenter.org/events/orchards-fruit-tree-care: Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 1:00 PM The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, CA Treat yourself to shade, nutritious fruit, and increased garden biodiversity. Understand fruit tree seasonal care, grafting techniques and … Continue reading →

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Citrus

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Hemet Sunshine

LEMONS My Meyer lemons are at their peak by the end of January.  They need to be juiced by the end of February.  Sometimes freeze lemon juice in ice cubes trays to battle the summer heat with lemonade. I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Walnuts & Pecans (Cherry Valley) — October-November

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Hemet Sunshine

Pick-Your-Own Walnuts and Pecans in Cherry Valley. Starting now through November nuts are ready for harvest. English/Black Walnuts (With shells) $4.00 per pound or $10.00 per bag (Around 3lbs.) Pecans (With Shells) $6.00 per pound or $15.00 per bag (Around … Continue reading →

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Rare Fruit Tree Growers

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Hemet Sunshine

For over 20 years, Hemet has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to the local forest.   For more information on Tree City USA visit here [http://www.arborday.org/programs/treeCityUSA/standards.cfm]. Our local chapter of the … Continue reading →

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Black Olives — January

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Hemet Sunshine

My friends have done this and they are delicious.   Rather than type up their instructions, I looked this up.   The following is a recipe that a friend has been doing at least a decade before this blog post: Home Cured … Continue reading →

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