April 8, 2014
by Mimi Holtz
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April is the month when everything happens at once in the avocado grove. Farmers begin to harvest the crop that has been growing for the past year on the trees. The avocado trees are in full bloom and … Continue reading
April 1, 2014
by Mimi Holtz
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Special Announcement: A new avocado variety has been developed that will revolutionize the avocado industry. Event planners everywhere are excited to offer color-coodinated avocados for conventions, weddings, and special events. Imagine offering hot pink guacamole, or turquoise avocados instead … Continue reading
March 22, 2014
by Mimi Holtz
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Spring has arrived here in Southern California, and that means it’s time to begin picking the avocados! The biggest avocados will be selected and harvested now to make room for the new babies to begin growing. The trees … Continue reading
March 9, 2014
by Mimi Holtz
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Early March 2014 finally brought rain to Southern California, and everyone was grateful. We had 3.5 inches in a short time, after months without any measurable rainfall. Unfortunately, along with the rain came some powerful winds. I took this photo … Continue reading
February 26, 2014
by Mimi Holtz
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Happy National Pistachio Day! To celebrate this special day, Setton Farms and California Farm Water Coalition offered to send us some of their premium California shelled pistachios, dry-roasted with sea salt…did I hear that correctly? SHELLED pistachios? Be still … Continue reading