April 1st, 2015 at 11:00 am
Take a stroll down memory lane and celebrate a true piece of Americana with the Vintage Trailer Show in the Murphy Auto Museum parking lot. Few things truly capture the imagination of hitting the open road as do trailer and RVs, and you can track their evolution over the decades at this insightful and entertaining show. See and tour more than 30 vintage trailers and see the 70-plus classic cars that tow them. Also on display is a collection of camping memorabilia. Your $10 donation gets you access to the whole show.
Where:
The Murphy Auto Museum Parking Lot
2230 Statham Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
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March 31st, 2015 at 11:00 am
Composting and growing your own veggies are all the rage now, but where should you start? This water-wise composting and vegetable gardening class will teach you how to create a healthy biology for your lawn, how to make a potent compost tea, and the many ways to encourage and invite beneficial insects into your garden. The classes are presented by esteemed industry professionals whose goal is to promote efficient water use, the protection of local water supply and, of course, help your garden flourish. Meetings allow attendees to mix and mingle with fellow local gardening enthusiasts, and enjoy complimentary refreshments before and after presentations. Classes are popular and have limited space, so early reservations are encouraged.
Where:
Green Thumb Nursery
1899 S. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
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March 30th, 2015 at 11:00 am
This Easter weekend, join the fun at the Ventura County Fair Spring Carnival. Your whole family will enjoy the rides, games, Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, and more. Entertainment and carnival food will be available. The carnival is the perfect place to bring your visiting relatives, meet up with other families, or take the kids for the day. Visit the website for presale tickets and check out sponsorship opportunities.
Where:
Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 W. Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001
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March 27th, 2015 at 8:00 am
Thousand Oaks is more than acre upon acre of suburban homes interrupted by shopping malls. It’s also home to 1,700-acre Wildwood Park, a sprawling recreational area featuring waterfalls, archeological sites, and an extensive multiuse trail system for hikers of all levels. Many residents of the city northwest of Los Angeles in Ventura County aren’t even aware that the park’s natural beauty beckons just off Highway 101. Literally a few steps from neatly manicured backyards bordering a gently sloping canyon, Wildwood also offers nature hikes, biking, horseback riding, summer day camps, and interpretive programs.
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March 26th, 2015 at 11:00 am
If you followed our March gardening tips, your garden should be almost ready for the upcoming spring planting season. If not, start with our March to-dos before moving on to our April list.
Follow the tips below on what to plant and how to maintain your garden for stunning results this spring.
Assess your garden. Is it ready for planting? Before you put any new plants in the ground, be sure you’ve fully removed all weeds from your garden. If you haven’t, weeds can grow out of control and take over the entire area. Weeds also compete with your new plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight. If you don’t weed your garden, you risk losing many of your plants.
After weeding, place an inch or two of mulch around your annuals or any other plants you intend to keep over the summer. The mulch will help hold in moisture.
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