Greetings!
Ah, Fall! The temperatures drop a bit (well, it's below 100 at night, anyway), the kids are all back in school (and parents are all doing the happy dance), leaves are beginning to turn colors (okay, maybe not here), and we begin switching out our wardrobes (okay, definitely not HERE). And just think: Christmas will be here before we know it.
So while you have this quiet before the oncoming storm, take a moment (or an hour) to stop and enjoy where you are at this moment in time. And don't forget to hug your kids every day -- whether they like it or not!
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Look at that Escargot! 
Since we get the occasional call about snails in ponds, we thought we'd take a moment to chat about that this month. Snails that originate in an aquatic environment do not survive in the desert outside the pond. The aquatic snails feed on algae and dead plant material (pond detritus), and are therefore considered a beneficial critter in that environment. There are very few varieties that feed on living aquatic plant material, and we only rarely see these varieties. If you do see them, they will most likely be eating your water lilies. If you have snails in your garden, on the other hand, the Master Gardeners can help you out here, because those are a nuisance.
But don't worry about the pond snails. They are pretty much relegated to life inside the pond. AND it's great fun for young children to hunt for them in the rocks and plants -- it's an activity that can keep them busy for hours!
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The next mixer will be Saturday, October 5th, 6-9 p.m. at our "pad."
