…mainly comprised of water, is packed with nutrients, and relatively low in calories, which makes it suitable for a variety of diet plans. Kiwano melons will do well in your…
Winery Wastewater Guidelines Impact Half of All California Operations
A new set of winery wastewater guidelines will be imposed on a statewide basis. The State Water Resources Control Board recently adopted a general order regulating how wastewater will be…
Snowpack Increases, But ‘Still Nowhere Near Out of the Woods’
COURTESEY: California Department of Water Resources California experienced some important snowpack increases but levels are still below average according to the most recent snow survey. The California Department of Water…
What Causes Your Houseplants to Turn Yellow
…houseplant leaves turning yellow: Overwatering and under-watering. Drowning your plant can cause yellow leaves. When there is not enough water in the soil, the plant finds it difficult to accumulate…
Potential Changes to Ag Burning Regulations in the San Joaquin Valley
…for surface harvested prunings. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), Roger Isom said it has become even more difficult to comply with the District’s Ag Burn…
Storm Update: 20 Percent Jump in Snowpack Already
UPDATE: As of 01-29-21 the statewide snow water equivalent is 66 percent of normal for this date. The recent storms passing over the state have bolstered California’s snowpack totals with…
Controlling Pesky Grasses from Creeping in the Garden
…spread underground through rhizomes. And, they can grow a long way underground before they reappear on your garden surface. Crabgrass and fescue, for example. One reason they’re so prolific is…
The Western View: ‘Atmospheric River’ Going Over Its Banks?
…certainly need the water; at my place we had less than an inch total accumulation for the entire season. But we all know what happens when it comes all at…
Best Indoor Plants Not Requiring a Lot of Light
…– which is a popular housewarming gift often received growing in water only. Other good looking plants that perform well in low to medium light include Aglaonema, or Chinese evergreen,…
RCPP Final Rule Incorporates Feedback from Industry Stakeholders
…language adjustment that will incorporate source water protection as a priority resource concern. Proposal rankings will also have an added emphasis on the conservation benefits and objectives potential partners seek…
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…
Storm Weather Bringing Much Needed Snow to California
…the average with a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 6.3 inches. In the Southern Sierras, the numbers recorded by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) were three inches of…
Treating the Plant Pathogen Powdery Mildew Naturally
…plants out well, don’t overwater them, and clear out debris from soil level. For example, rake and sweep away fallen leaves. If your plants do get powdery, there are some…
Time is Running Out for Further Ag Order 4.0 Revisions
The deadline to make any further Ag Order 4.0 revisions is quickly approaching. The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is currently working on another draft of the measure….