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Last Update: July 31, 2008
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AnimalRsq

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Name Sherilyn Jackson
Birthday February 11, 1954
Gender Female
Family Married, 2 Adult Children; Scott 34 & Kristina 30. 1 granddaughter, Emily 5 yrs. Several Cats, 2 Dogs,
6 Ducks, 2 Black & 1 Gray Cochen Bantams, a rescued white Pigeon (who now THINKS he's a CHICKEN! ;-), a 55 gal. tropical aquarium with a variety of fishes, crabs & a African Frog, AND goldfish galore!
About Me Love being an 'Earth-Momma Abba' (Grandma)!
Interests Garden, Pets, Ponds & Fountains for relaxation, GLEANING produce from Farmer's Markets, Nature & all things God provides Naturally (as much as sanely possible) Self-sufficiency
Favorite Quote "Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do"
Rumi

Location

City Chatsworth
State | Province | Region California
Country United States of America
Website URL http://

My Garden Facts

Plant Hardiness Zone San Franando Valley
Acreage / Lot Size suburban 1/3 acre
Garden Sq. Ft. 300+
Farm / Garden Name *Papaya's Maze *
Main Crops *Our garden is named after my constant garden companion, Papaya Bill, a blind kitten someone left on our doorstep in a box***^,,^***
~VEGES & FRUITS~
CUCUMBERS galore! Japenese, Burpless (like English) and another long, spiny one.
TOMATOES: Early Girl, Roma, Sweet 100, Gold Cherry and a couple of heirlooms.
SQUASHES: zuchini, yellow crookneck, patty whites.
MELONS: cantalope, honeydew.
PUMPKINS: Little sweets, mini deco ones we find in the market, a giant, squashed dark orange variety (Hope! Hope!)
PEPPERS: Fajita Bell, Spicy Bell, Purple & Yellow Bells, Sweet Banana
BEANS: Lima Bush, Stringless vine
HERBS: Tons!
FALL VEGES: lettuces, Napa Cabbage, Bok Choy, Small Carrots, Brussel Sprouts, Beets, Swiss Chard, Spinich, Sugar Snap Peas, Kale
MORE HERBS!
FRUITS: White Peaches, Fuyu Persimmons, Satsuma Tamgerines, Ruby Grapefruit, Boysen & Raspberries, Strawberries, Blueberries
Climate Type: Moderate to Hot, Windy

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