…weeks, watering deeply when you do. Peace lilies are tropical plants that like warmth and humidity and only need enough water to keep the soil moist. Peace lilies are poisonous,…
Emphasizing Importance of Coronavirus Safety Standards to Employees
…adhere to the best information available. “I think for a lot of people this whole thing has been like trying to take a sip of water out of the end…
Planting and Managing Cover Crops for Maximum Weed Suppression
…most vegetables, they do need water, nutrients, and reasonable soil to grow vigorously and get the jump on weeds. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of ours program here. Planting…
USDA Streamlines Process for Rural Investment
…economic development efforts.” The regulatory reforms collectively known as the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative will overhaul several duplicative processes and establish a single platform for the Water and Waste Disposal…
State Water Board Encouraging Grazing Survey Participation
Members of the rangeland and livestock community are being encouraged to provide feedback in the form of a grazing survey. The State Water Resources Control Board is developing a new…
Conservation Practices Prove Valuable Despite Early Challenges
…say they were really on the forefront of water use efficiency and tracking their irrigation applications, monitoring their soil moisture, experimenting with different run-times for their irrigation system,” Baker noted….
Growing a Unique Tuber that Looks Like a Potato, Tastes Like a Fruit
…and Bolivian sun root. Yacon has a flavor you wouldn’t expect from a tuber. It tastes like a mix between watermelon, apples and celery with a little pear thrown in….
The California Kitchen: Gnocchi Untamed
…C Ricotta Cheese 2 T Oil 1 T Water Listen to Albert prepare Gnocchi Untamed below. The California Kitchen: Gnocchi Untamed For this and many more of these recipes visit:…
Container Annuals that are Hard to Kill
…amounts of water splashed on them. Another hard-to-kill plant is Verbena. Clusters of mini blooms make a great accent plant, are a no-fail option for warm, dry conditions and do…
Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced the latest funding awards for several water resilience projects throughout the state. A total of $83.9 million grant funding has been…
What to Cross Off Your Gardening To-Do List This Month
…Be sure to double check that your plants are getting enough water. You may need to consider a soaker hose to prevent evaporation in the hot summer air. Adding some…
Bayer Litigation Results in $10 Billion Settlement
…and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination in water. The company will be providing a payment of up to $400 million in relation to dicamba exposure and approximately $820 million to resolve…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-30-20
…Ag Order 4.0 and an ag water reusing system that is coming to Sacramento. Also, listen in on another episode of Voices of the Valley. Tune in to the show…
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
…the ground. Be sure to do your research on fertilizer, water, and proper pruning. The best companion plants for Eggplants are Marigold, Tarragon, and Thyme. Also be sure to keep…