…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,…
Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
…safest possible manner despite the challenges. The beef industry is accustomed to working to overcome obstacles, whether its drought conditions, wildfires, or difficult market conditions. “We typically want to rely…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
As Californians stay home to avoid the new coronavirus COVID-19, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is working differently to continue delivering research-based information to Californians across the state. Many educational…
Friant Division Contractors Getting More Water
…and potential subsidence concerns associated with the over-pumping of the groundwater basin that occurred during the most recent drought.” Supplies for the Friant Division come from water delivered from Millerton…
March Storms Had Nominal Impact on California’s Snowpack
…percent of the historical average, with eight of them measuring more than 90 percent of average. There have been concerns about a possible drought returning to California, however, the state’s…
Adding Under-Used Perennials to Your Garden
…in fresh or dried arrangements. Globe thistle is heat- and drought-resistant and will grow easily in any well-drained soil. Bergenia, also commonly called Pig Squeak, simply because the leaves are…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
…and dry years – based on the crops’ ability to handle drought stress – but sorghum also holds value in terms of yield when compared to other forages. “Sorghum has…
California Snowpack Roughly Half of Average Despite Driest February on Record
…the snowpack not necessarily the increased temperatures.” When asked about concerns related to another potential drought DWR officials noted that drought is not caused by a single month or a…
California Snowpack ‘In Decent Shape’ According to Second 2020 Snow Survey
…this point last year the snow depth at Phillips Station was 50 inches, which put the snowpack at 98 percent of the average. When asked about forecasting potential drought conditions…