If your living quarters don’t allow for a backyard garden but still provide a little space, such as a balcony, then you have the room to grow your own food….
How to Grow Oranges in Your Own Orchard
Growing oranges can be a delicious investment to make for your property. Not only do they produce delicious fruits, but you can sell or preserve the oranges. These trees don’t…
Which Variety to Consider When Growing Your Own Orange Trees
…outdoors. Most citrus trees are self-fertile, so you don’t need to plant more than one tree for fruit production. There are many varieties to consider. If you want a tree…
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,…
The Western View: Don’t Let The Virus Make You Crazy
…big fishing pond for scam artists. Don’t believe everything you read there – for some reason, some people seem to enjoy spreading lies that cause hate and discontent. Don’t hesitate…
How to Spot and Get Rid of Scale on Your Garden Plants
…They are also hard to spot and suck the sap from plants, eventually taking away all of the essential nutrients plants need to survive. The bugs don’t just suck the…
Fresno State Enology Building Renamed After Winery Supporter
Donald E. Gumz Enology Building Donald Emil Gumz was a Valley native, who like many lifelong residents, had a love and passion for the region, including Fresno State. He came…
Almond Matters: A Strong Crop for 2020
…process is mostly done, with the first solid nut recently found “right on schedule” on the west side of the valley. “Orchards are in good condition, especially given the crop…
Growing Chia in Your Own Home Garden
…When to plant depends on which type of seeds you have. Sow winter chia in the fall for an early summer harvest. Summer chia don’t like cool spring temperatures. Sow…
Understanding the Interruptions in the Food Supply Chain
…also created supply issues in the retail sector as processors have been working to make the necessary adjustments. “We don’t build a bunch of slack into the food system. We…
The Western View: Even More Fake News Now Online
…call news has become a propaganda machine, not a source for facts. So many people are conditioned to trust what they read. They don’t verify it, they just accept it…
Dealing with Chickens When They Get Bored
…chicks in a brooder or you don’t allow your birds to free-range, your chickens are pretty likely going to take their restlessness out on each other. One creative way to…
Including Water Investments in Infrastructure Package Challenging
…water infrastructure in national infrastructure packages but have not been successful as of yet. “We’ve done a lot of work over the last few years to make sure that water…
How to Grow a Unique Herb that is a Favorite of Top Chefs
…full sun, and does well in well-draining, loamy soil. Plant as soon as you can in spring and stagger throughout mid-summer to ensure a continuous supply. Don’t allow agretti to…