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By Anne Marie Jones
Spring has sprung in Fountain Valley Estates, and it’s the perfect time to bring some green (and maybe even some delicious treats) into your mobile or manufactured home space! Whether you’ve got a small yard, a cozy patio, or just a sunny corner in your carport, you can have a thriving garden. Here’s how to make the most of your space this season:
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� Flowers That Love Spring in SoCal -Add a pop of color and joy with these bloomers perfect for pots and planters!
• Marigolds – Plant in March–April. Great in pots and keep pests away!
• Petunias – Start in April. They love full sun and spill beautifully over containers.
• Geraniums – Hardy, colorful, and bloom all season when planted in March.
• Lavender – Best planted in March. Loves sun and smells amazing!
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Tip: Use hanging planters or railing boxes to brighten up your porch without taking up floor space!
Fruits for Small Spaces No yard? No problem! Try these container-loving vegetables:
• Cherry Tomatoes – Plant in April–May. Needs at least 6 hours of sun.
• Peppers (Bell or Chili) – Best planted in April. Great in medium pots.
• Lettuce & Spinach – Start in March. Perfect for shallow containers.
• Zucchini – Plant in May. One plant per large pot will give lots of harvest!
• Strawberries – Plant in March–April. Great for hanging baskets.
• Dwarf Citrus Trees – Plant in large containers in April. Think lemons, limes, or tangerines!
• Blueberries – Start in March. Use acidic soil in large pots.
• Tip: � � � � � � Use deep pots for root veggies and smaller ones for leafy greens. Keep your garden close to your kitchen for easy harvests!
Creative Gardening Ideas for Limited Space & �
Watering & Feeding Tips Make every inch count with these clever ideas:
• Fence-Friendly Planters: Attach planter boxes to the inside of your fencing. Great for herbs!
• Vertical Gardens: Build or buy a tiered shelf for pots, or repurpose a wooden pallet!
• Carport Hanging Garden: Hang lightweight planters from beams just make sure they’re secure.
• Rolling Planter Carts: Move your plants with the sun or pull them inside during heatwaves.
• Water early morning or evening to avoid evaporation.
• Drip irrigation kits or watering spikes help keep pots evenly moist.
• Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer for flowers and veggies.
• Mulch the tops of containers to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
• � � � Watch for hot days containers dry out quickly, so check soil moisture daily!
Your Spring Garden Awaits! - Gardening in a mobile or manufactured home is all about smart use of space and a little creativity. With the sunshine on our side here in Fountain Valley, spring is the perfect season to plant beauty, flavor, and fun right outside your front door. Happy planting!
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I have longbeen afan of theTemplars. Around 1118, a French knight named Hugues de Payens created a military order along with eight others, calling it the Poor FellowSoldiers of Christ and the Temple of Solomon—later known simply as the Knights Templar. In 1139, Pope Innocent II issued a Papal Bull that allowed the Knights Templar special rights. Among them, the Templars were exempt from paying taxes, permitted to build their own oratories and were held to no one’s authority except the Pope’s. The Knights Templar set up a prosperous network of banks and gained enormous financial influence. Their banking system allowed religious pilgrims to deposit assets in their home countries and withdraw funds in the Holy Land and vice versa.
Bytheearly 14th century,the Templarshad beenextremely successful financially and infactthe Frenchgovernment owned themahugesumofmoney.In1309 on Friday the13th of October (the source of our superstitions ofFriday,the 13th) tens of thousands of French Templars were arrested, including the order’s grand master Jacques de Molay. (During high school I was a member of the Masonic order for young men called the “De Molay.”) Many of the knights were brutally tortured in 1309 until they confessed to false charges, which included heresy, financial corruption, devil-worshipping, fraud, spitting on the cross and more. Later dozens of Templars were burned at the stake in Paris for their confessions. Jacques de Molay was executed in 1314.
Under pressure by King Philip of France, Pope Clement V reluctantly dissolved the Knights Templar in 1312. The group’s property and monetary assets were given to a rival order, the Knights Hospitallers. However, it’s thought that King Philip and King Edward II of England seized most of the Knights Templar’s wealth. Many of the Templars fled to England. But then the King of England banished the Templars but gave them 90 days’ notice to leave England. As a result, many of them settled in a small town in Scotland named Temple. They built a small church called Temple Midlothian
On a trip to Scotland, I arranged for a guide to take me to Templar sites during a free day. We stopped at Temple Midlothian, where I took this picture, and visited some Templar graves in an adjacent cemetery. It was exactly what I had hoped for the trip.
As we were getting into the car, the guide mentioned that we were across the street from a house owned by the Battlefield Band and asked if I had ever heard of them. I was huge fan of theirs primarily due to a weekly NPR program which often featured their music.
We wentto thehouse and introduced ourselves. Afterfinding out Iwas ahugefan and after I describedthealbumsthat I listened to on a regular basisthey invited us intothehouse. The house also servedastheir recording studio and they saidthatthey were rehearsing for a new album. Theywere very graciousand allowed us to watch as they wentthrough acoupleof new songs. We weretherefor morethan anhourand I was ableto get a specialpackageof several CDs. Thiswas one of the most memorable and pleasant,serendipitous events ofallof my travels.
Memorial Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. While many enjoy a long weekend with family, it's also a meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect, and show gratitude for our freedom.
� � � � Ways to Celebrate & Remember at Home
• � � � � 3 PM Moment of Silence – Join the National Moment of Remembrance, no matter where you are.
• �������� Flag Display – Fly the American flag at half-staff until noon, then raise it proudly for the rest of the day.
• � � � � � � Watch a Memorial Documentary or Film – Learn about the stories of real heroes. (Suggestions: The War, Saving Private Ryan, Honor Flight.)
• � � � � � Decorate with Red, White & Blue – Dress up your yard, porch, or windows with flags, bunting, or flowers.
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Bake & Share Patriotic Treats – Red, white & blue cupcakes or fruit skewers are easy and festive!
• � � � Talk with Kids About the Meaning of the Day – Create a craft, read a story, or share why we remember.
• � � � Play Patriotic Music – Build a playlist featuring “America the Beautiful,” “Taps,” and other classics.
• � � � Write Letters to Troops or Veterans – A heartfelt note means the world to someone currently serving.
Local Memorial Day Events – Orange County
• � � � � Memorial Day Ceremony – Bowers Museum, Santa Ana May 26 | 10:00 AM Free ceremony with color guard, guest speakers, and live music. Veterans & families receive free museum admission.
• � � � � Paddle-Out Tribute – Newport Beach May 26 | 9:00 AM
A peaceful ocean ceremony honoring fallen heroes. Surfboards, kayaks, and paddleboards welcome.
• � � � Memorial Day Festival – Mile Square Park, Fountain Valley May 25–26 | All Day
A full weekend of food trucks, live music, games for kids, and a military tribute at noon on Memorial Day.
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BBQ & Veteran Salute – Laguna Niguel Regional Park May 26 | 11:00 AM –3:00 PM
Grilled goodies, fun lawn games, and a flag-raising ceremony in honor of our veterans. � � � Let Us Not Forget Memorial Day is about remembering the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who are no longer with us. However you spend the day whether you're at a ceremony or in your backyard take a moment to give thanks. “Home of the free, because of the brave.” Wishing you a safe & meaningful Memorial Day.
“Home of the free, because of the brave.” Wishing you a safe & meaningful Memorial Day.
Hi Neighbors!
I hope you’ve enjoyed the recipes so far – has anyone made any of them yet? If so, please share on our Community Facebook page. This month I’m sharing my favorite Mexican recipes in honor of Cinco De Mayo. All of these are great to enjoy with a cold margarita (or virgin margarita for the kdddos). Me Gusta!
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Ingredients:
1/2 pound ground mild pork sausage
1/2 pound ground beef
1 (15-ounce) can jalapeno ranch-style pinto beans, drained
2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
9 (6-inch) corn tortillas
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 medium avocado, chopped
Directions:
Cook sausage and ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in beans and next 5 ingredients; cook until thoroughly heated. Stir together soups and enchilada sauce in a saucepan; cook until thoroughly heated.
Spoon one-third of sauce onto bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; top with 3 tortillas. Spoon half of beef mixture and one-third of sauce over tortillas; sprinkle with half of Cheddar cheese. Top with 3 tortillas; repeat layers ending with tortillas. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese and next 3 ingredients.
Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Top with avocado.
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The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.
Theodore M. Hesburgh
Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions.
Albert Einstein
Learning is about more than acquiring new knowledge. It is also crucial to unlearn old knowledge that has outlived its relevance. Forgetting can be as important as learning.
Gary Ryan Blair
Progress involves taking risks. You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first.
Frederick Wilcox
The more you seek security, the less of it you will have and the more you pursue opportunity, the more security you will achieve.
Brian Tracy
It is difficult to know what counts in the world. Most of us count credits, honors, dollars. But at the bulging center of mid-life, I am beginning to see that the things that really matter take place not in the boardrooms, but in the kitchens of the world.
Allen Sledge
A great attitude does more than turn on the lights in our worlds. It seems to magically connect us to all sorts of serendipitous opportunities that were somehow absent before the change.
Earl Nightingale
More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren't so busy denying them.
Harold J. Smith
When faced with a challenge, look for a way, not a way out.
David L. Weatherford
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A farmer went to the attorney's office and said he wanted to get a divorce. The attorney asked if he had any grounds.
"Yeah, I got about 240 acres," the farmer said. The attorney replied, "But, I mean do you have a case?"
"No, I have a John Deere."
"Well, do you have a grudge?"
The farmer said, "Yea, I got a grudge. That's where I park my John Deere."
"No, I mean do you have a suit?"
"Yes, sir, I got a suit. I wear it to church on Sundays."
Next, the exasperated lawyer asked, "Well, sir, does your wife beat you up or anything?"
"No, we both get up about 4:30."
The attorney finally asked, "OK, so why do you want a divorce?"
"Well," said the farmer, "I can't have a meaningful conversation with her!"
