Category Archives: Caliche Living

Uncategorized posts about life in the High Desert

Curve Ball Creates New Trajectory

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Caliche Chick

Life can catch me by surprise sometimes. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, I get a curve ball that changes everything. This time the change was for for the better. After I retired, I rode my bicycle … Continue reading →

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What do mulches do?

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Caliche Chick

Originally posted on Soils Matter, Get the Scoop!:
Question: I’ve heard that mulches can improve water quality—is there a connection? Aren’t they just for landscaping? Photo by Susan V. Fisk Landscape mulches come in wide arrays of colors and textures.…

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Grafting to be Featured at Master Composter & Barstow Garden Club Meeting

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Caliche Chick

Don Woo, Master Composter Coordinator And Owner of D&B Visions, just forwarded me an e-mail from the Barstow Master Composter & Garden Club regarding the upcoming meeting tomorrow on Saturday February 17, 2018 at 11:30 am.  A video on grafting … Continue reading →

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Misplaced Plants and Fire Safety

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Caliche Chick

The Fire Marshall won me over when she patted my manicured creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) like it was a pet dog. Continue reading →

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Mystery Blogger Award 2017

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Caliche Chick

“Mystery Blogger Award” is an award for amazing bloggers with ingenious posts. Their blog not only captivates; it inspires and motivates. Continue reading →

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Cedar Seed Storage Box

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Caliche Chick

Steps to Do Tomorrow
Cut Rabbets for Top and Bottom
Check Fit
Glue Box Together
Trim Ends Continue reading →

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Planning For New Gate

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Caliche Chick

I purchased a “fixer upper” that needs lots of work.  Now that I am retired, I have the time to take a basic woodworking class.  I intend to build a gate for my final project.  Ambitious for a beginner, I … Continue reading →

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Chocolate cupcakes without sugar and flour

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Caliche Chick

Originally posted on Cooking Without Limits:
Yeah!! Finally I found a recipe for my boy for cupcakes without flour and sugar. They called it Paleo recipe, I call it a very healthy and with a great taste recipe for cupcakes.…

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Baked Doce de Grao – Gluten Free Coconut Blondie Recipe

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Caliche Chick

I am putting this recipe on my must try list! The  author got the idea of testing this recipe after her success with her cheat version of coconut macaroons. Doce de grao (check recipe)  is a staple sweet made for weddings, Christmas, … Continue reading →

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Thank You Dad

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Caliche Chick

“We are all Americans.” Thanks Dad for telling me the story and putting it all together for me. Continue reading →

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