…is shifting from drought to flood, and one of those atmospheric rivers is going over its banks and delivering lots of rain and snow to the Golden State. This shift…
Ways for Making this Year’s Garden the Best Ever to Enjoy
…in drought-prone areas, gardeners in every region can improve water conservation. Whether it’s adding more mulch or choosing plants that are native to your region. Or, choosing irrigation with a…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…a qualifying designation for 2018, 2019, or both. QLA assistance is available for drought losses based on a rating from the U.S. Drought Monitor. There are eight qualifying California counties…
Winter-Friendly Plants for Your Outdoor Space
…perfectly fit for adding a touch of liveliness to your outdoor space this winter. Japanese Yews is an excellent fit for porches all year round since it’s drought tolerant and…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…accordingly.” To top it all off, 2020 has been yet another dry year with almost non-existent rain in most areas of the state, taking its toll on even a drought…
Developing Sorghum Opportunities in the West
…always said sorghum was drought tolerant, we just haven’t always been able to understand that. There’s been some really great work being done out there that really is helping us…
California Water Districts Receive Funding Through WaterSMART Initiative
…with NRCS through the WaterSMART Initiative to better coordinate investments to improve water conservation and drought resilience. Alignment of the WaterSMART program and EQIP has been an ongoing process between…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…will also have a reduction to matching requirements. Soil health, weather, and drought resistance have been highlighted as national priorities. Modifications were also made to Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP)…
The Western View: Weather or Not
…I’m sure you know, El Niño and La Nina are heat patterns in the Pacific Ocean that affect the weather in North America, and creates the extremes of either drought…
Planting the Best Nectar Plants for Pollinators
…the fragrant herb’s nectar and pollen. Salvia attracts bees galore to the garden. It’s drought resistant and adds a lovely fragrance to the garden. Beardtongue is also a gorgeous native…
Things to Know When it’s Time to Transplant Plants
…mulch around your plants, especially if you live in a region that is dry or where drought conditions are common. Always pay attention to the forecast for several days or…
The Western View: New Climate Strategies May Benefit Ag
…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…