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ByJulieRenier Unless you live in the beautifulblacksoilalongthe rivers and creeks, you have issues with your soil. I cer- tainly do up in the foothills west of Red Bluff. I had the same rocky red clay in the Ozarks so I am no stranger to the need for ways to grow without trying to amend ex- isting soil. In Nebraska (even though there was beautiful black soil) I created a square foot gardenwhichisa6footdeep 4 foot by 6 foot pit filled with the recommended mix of perlite, sand, humus, etc to createwonderfulperfectsoil. Thatexperimentworkedper- fectly with vegetables grown tightly and often vertically. Similar growing systems includes keyhole, hugelkul- tur and hay bales. Raised beds have similar general features- you are growing plants closer in a controlled area in a controlled medium butIbelieveraisedbedshave even more advantages. Here in Red Bluff, the need for raised beds is evi- dent. I have lots of different types of landscaping plants around my home that are all planted in the ground and it is a quite a challenge. Thesearetheprimaryrea- sons I am recommending raised bed gardens: 1.Theenclosedareaallows for aeration which provides air pockets necessary for ni- trogen. 2.Greatdrainageprevents the top soil from washing away and also prevents wa- ter from stagnating. 3. Root spread allows plants to be healthier to re- sist disease and pests and also provide maximum growth in less time with less space. 4. Soil compaction prob- lems are virtually elimi- nated. 5. Weed and pest control is easier to detect and elim- inate. 6. It is far easier to create thesoilyouwant—checkpH forvarioustypesofplantsfor optimal production — for each raised bed than to try to amend existing soil. 7.Raisedbedsaregreatfor those who are mobility chal- lenged as well as children. You can choose the height that works for your needs. The next issue is decid- ing how to create a raised bed. After some research and checking with friends who have built raised beds, I have discovered that you should built them 12 inches to 3 feet tall. If the width is 3 foot or less, you can eas- ily reach in to tend from ei- ther side. Some people like to make squares, others pre- fer a long bed. One horticul- tureprofessorhasframedel- evated beds which have cor- ner cement blocks and uses hardware cloth lined with layers of landscape fabric for the base. There are kits available online which of- ten use white plastic fencing material for the walls. My friends have used cement blocks with decorative ce- ment on the top, cedar fenc- ing, and treated lumber. I place short rebar in the soil around the perimeter that can hold hoops of small grey PVC tubes for shade cloth, row covers or bird netting. Before you build your raised bed, be sure to place hard- ware cloth ( " wire mesh) under your bed. If you have chickens, grazing pets, dig- ging dogs or deer issues, you will need to enclose your raisedbedarea.Fordeerand feral pigs,I useblack netting anchoredtoTpoststhathave bamboopolestoextendtheir height with zip ties around the perimeter to be a very effective tool. I had devas- tating voles last summer so will probably use wire mesh on the tops this year as a lit- tle surprise for them. If you don't have deer, you can pur- chaseelectricnettingfencing to keep your shorter prob- lems at bay. Youwanttofillyourraised bedswithagreatsoilmix-lo- cal nursery owners can pro- vide soil bags or arrange soil deliver in bulk. Fill, plant, water and enjoy. There is no question that gardening in much of this area is quite a challenge but there is nothing to compare to picking and consuming your own fresh vegetables. Tryoneraisedbedwithyour favoriteflowersorvegetables and you may be setting up more next spring. Red Bluff Garden Club is a member of Cascade District, California Garden Clubs, Inc. and Pacific Region, National Garden Clubs, Inc. REDBLUFFGARDENCLUB RaisedbedsbestforRedBluff The following informa- tion is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Red Bluff Fire, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police De- partment, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and California Highway Patrol logs. Arrests ApolinarManriquez Arce:40,ofCorningwas arrested Tuesday in the 200block of Carona Av- enue. He was booked into Tehama County Jail on the charges of continued sexual abuse of a child, lewd and lascivious acts with child under 14, sexual acts with a child 10years old or younger, sexual bat- tery for purpose of arousal, gratification or abuse and sodomy with person under 14years. Bail was $1.4 million. Krystal Louise Cordero: 31, was arrested Tuesday and booked into jail on the charges of battery of peace officer or emergency personnel with injury and resisting executive officer. Ira Lamar Evans: 27, of Red Bluff was arrested Tuesday in the area of Antelope Boulevard and Rio Street and booked into jail on the charge of injury to spouse or cohabitant, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, probation violation and possession of controlled substance. Jessi Jesus Jacobi: 19, of Red Bluff was arrested Tuesday in the area of Matlock Loop, west of Mc- Coy Road. He was booked into jail on the charges of two counts of DUI: drug and alcohol combined, receiving stolen property: $400or more, unlawful to drive without license and vehicle theft. Bail was $36,000. Christopher Shane Brownfield: 39, of Red Bluff was arrested Wednesday in the area of Taco Bell on Main Street and booked into jail on the charges of dealer not able to determine owner- ship, forgery, possession of destructive or explosive device in, on or near public place and special allega- tion of prior felony. Bail was $240,000. Fire Gerber: A man who ac- cidentally caught fire at a home on Wanda Court has since succumbed to his injuries, according a family member. Escape Red Bluff: A be-on-the- lookout for was issued for Jeremy Lawrence who was monitored by a GPS ankle monitor as a condi- tion of his release from jail. He had reportedly cut the monitor off and his last know location was in Tehama County. Suspicious First Street: A Corning resident woke about 4:45 a.m. Tuesday to find a man in his backyard going through his things. Brearcliffe Drive: In the area of the Tehama County Department of Social Services a man riding a red bicycle was seen looking into the windows of vehicles on Brearcliffe between 8and 8:30a.m. on multiple mornings. Theft Walnut Street: A Corn- ing resident had a white and orange Stihl chainsaw taken from his residence last week and a key chain taken from his vehicle Tuesday with keys to more than one vehicle. Police Logs TheCorningPatriotswill hold a yard sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday,April1at2157 Colusa St. Donations are welcome and appreciated and can be dropped off at the same address 3-6 p.m. on Fri- day, March 31. No exercise equipment, ski equipment or books. They are too hard to get rid of. This sale is a fundraiser for the Patriots to replenish the bank account for cover- ing their expenses for the year, including $1,200 an- nually for rent and $750 for liability insurance. The Patriots provide ed- ucation on the US Constitu- tion, pocket Constitutions, unbiased information on voting issues and host speakers on important is- sues concerning the county and state. Thegroupmeetsat6p.m. onthefirstandthirdThurs- days at the Corning Veter- ans Memorial Hall. All are welcome. CORNING PATRIOTS Donations sought for yard sale fundraiser The Glenn County Sheriff's Posse's 27th An- nual Poker Ride will be held on Saturday, April 8 on the Eames Cattle Ranch near Elk Creek. The rider fee is $30, if postmarked on or by April 1. The fee is $35 at the gate. Two riders to a team. Single riders will be paired with another rider. Sign-ups begin at 8 a.m. with the first riders out on the trail at 9 a.m. The trail gate closes at 10 a.m. The fee includes a tri-tip barbecue lunch with beans, salad, bread drinks. Non-riders can buy a lunch for $10. Awards include Gist trophy buckles for High Hand, $50 for second best hand and $25 for third best hand. A rain date, if needed, is April 9. Call 865-5510 for more information or write to gcsposse@yahoo.com. Entry forms and direc- tions to the ranch are available at http;//www. glenncountysheriffs- posse.com. FUNDRAISER Glenn Sheriff's Posse to hold poker ride In a quarrel in the Blagrave roadhouse, J. Higgenbotham shot Wil- liam Wallace, lumber- jack, in the hip. Higgen- botham was arrested. Higgenbotham came here last April from Red Bluff, bringing seven motherless children, his wife having just died. 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