…handle extremes of temperature or drought. Chris has doubled the amount of organic content in his soil. On 50 acres it equates to about two and a half million gallons…
The Western View: Of Course The Climate Is Changing, It Always Does
…– shows they had built cities and farms, all of which dried up during the lengthy droughts. The faint lines of canal systems shows how they dealt with the droughts,…
Drought-Tolerant Plants that are Hard to Kill
Some drought-tolerant plants that are hard to kill. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pathos Plants Image by Luisella Planeta Leoni from Pixabay There are many drought-resistant indoor…
Time to Start Growing Beets for Your Fall Garden
…They do especially well in cool weather, and they are light feeders. Beets are pretty resilient in drought, and they prefer to follow soil that has been drained a bit…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest
…raise the mower height. Taller grass will withstand drought better and shades soil, which slows water evaporation. Keep your compost pile moist and remove annuals that have faded and look…
Watering Tools to Help Solve Your Drought Problems
…This Land of Ours program here. Watering Tools to Help Solve Your Drought Problems Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024…
Keeping the Water Flowing in Your Garden Year-Round
…year and precipitation (or lack of it) impact the amount of water you may need to supply. Most areas of the country do experience some drought so your job is…
Plants That Have No Problem Standing Up to Summer Heat
…that loves a little heat. The smoke bush is another. This wonderful tall bush-like flower is also highly drought-tolerant. The Green Trick Dianthus, a member of the carnation family, also…
Summer Care Tips for Your Outdoor Herb Garden
…close attention to your watering schedule. Unless the herb is drought-tolerant, herbs need plenty of moisture. It’s also important to stay on top of harvesting, which improves air circulation, which…
Growing a Unique Edible Grass with a Sharp, Peppery Flavor
…under control. It does well in full sun or partial shade, doesn’t require a lot of watering, and can withstand drought-like conditions. Peppergrass likes to reseed itself, so if you…
Klamath Basin Water Users Getting Moderate Relief
…stabilize water supplies for Klamath Project water users this year. Continued input from stakeholders and resources agencies will be important as we navigate the immediate drought and seek long-term solutions.”…
Plants that Thrive in Your Garden, No Matter What
…are drought and insect resistant and offer a wide range of colors and bi-colors. Epimediums, also called barrenwort, is one of the best shade perennials that provides a ground cover…
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
…more and more attention as a key element in addressing climate change and increasing soil organic matter for drought resiliency.” It was the first year that applications for the Healthy…
Best Plants for Rock Gardens
If you have a beautiful rock garden you need pretty plants to accent it. Some of the best plants are low maintenance perennials that don’t mind poor soil and drought,…