March 7, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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Avocado Flowers Baby avocados begin as a flower. Have you ever seen an avocado flower? They’re very small, but they do a very big job! When these little flowers first open they are female. Their stigma can receive pollen, but the … Continue reading
March 2, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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We have a lot of hummingbirds this time of year. I don’t know if they’re migrating or if they spend their winters nearby. Some of them even nest in our avocado trees. They seem to know that they will be … Continue reading
February 25, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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I was thinking about chicken soup the other day. People really love chicken soup. The soup aisle in the grocery store is stacked with every kind of chicken soup imaginable. People go to certain restaurants just to get … Continue reading
February 24, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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What if you could go to an avocado grove, ask the farmer to show you his best fruit, and pick some yourself! You would know where it came from and who grew it. You would also have a good idea … Continue reading
February 15, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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Sometimes we just need a taste of home. For me, it’s when I’m under the weather. As a child, I could stay home from school when I didn’t feel good and watch daytime television. Shows like Father Knows Best, The … Continue reading