…flowers that bloom in large clusters. The flowers come in a multitude of colors, such as white, pink, lavender, or red. Lantana Lantana. They’re known for being drought resistant, and…
Tropical Plant that is Practically Pest Free
Cathy Isom has a bit of information about a wonderful tropical plant that is practically pest free and drought resistant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tropical Plant that…
Plants That Work Best for Your Rock Garden
…classification but rather a group that shares certain characteristics, including drought resistance, a preference for good drainage, and a compact growth habit. The rock garden plants used to complement the…
Workshop to Address New Climate Reality for Farmers
…strategies for drought, optimizing irrigation water use, and pest control in a changing climate. While the focus will be on farming systems in the area, much of the information that…
Make Your Landscape a Fire Fuel-Free Zone
…during dry weather. Also, if you have any trees, shrubs, or plants have died due to extended drought, pull those. Wooden decks and patio furniture are also great fuel sources…
Tips for Growing Baby Vegetables Successfully
…at the baby size you like. Another tip is Baby Daycare. Mature vegetables have more tolerance for drought, heat, cold, wind, and other environmental factors. Use things like compost tea…
How to Deal with Gardening Burnout
…drought or nutrient, nutrient deficiencies, struggling financially and finding it tough to upkeep your garden on a tight budget. Some of your crops have failed. Or, feeling fatigued and uninterested…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…drought. For more information on FSA disaster assistance programs, please contact your local USDA service center or visit farmers.gov/recover. For all available USDA disaster assistance programs, go to USDA’s disaster resources website. Source: USDA/Farm…
An ARS Focus on the Northern Plains: Finding New Ways to Beef Up Our Cattle
…changing weather and climatic conditions (e.g., wet periods and drought) that affect grass production. The researchers remain optimistic. “There is certainly an important issue to be addressed regarding forage quality,…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
…create the opportunity “to have resistant varieties – drought-resistant, disease-resistant varieties – as well as higher-yielding varieties available.” The testimony has received criticism from organic industry groups such as the…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
…of the canal’s capacity to deliver water has been lost in the lower portion of the facility due to land subsidence as a result of the recent historic drought.” The…
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
…lets us know about some drought tolerant edible plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants There are several drought-tolerant productive plant choices that’ll…
Keeping a Popular House Plant Healthy and Happy
…year, you can water moderately. Although this durable plant can survive slight drought, the most common reason spider plants die is from overwatering. This plant is susceptible to root rot…
Western View: The Rise and Fall of Wupatki
…fine farming region. photo by Len Wilcox But it did not last for ever. Around the year 1200, the rains began drying up, and what would be a prolonged drought…