It’s August. Drought or no drought, August is hot and dry in interior northern California and in most cases, our gardens are looking a little…worn, a little worse for the wear of our long, hot, dry summers. Every gardener I… Continue Reading
When my children were little among the books they loved to have read to them was one entitled Fortunately, first published in 1964 and written by Remy Charlip. The story goes something like this – “Fortunately, Ned was invited to… Continue Reading
Drought is nothing new to California, as the entire state has been in this condition for more than four years. Even so, debates among politicians and communities have varied regarding the best way to manage the growing water crisis. Much… Continue Reading
East Porterville is a small community south-east of Fresno. It sits nestled against its bigger sister, Porterville, amid orange groves, alfalfa fields and a growing number of fields that go unplanted. East Porterville might have gone unnoticed, if not for… Continue Reading
Today I am joined by Michael Kauffmann co-author of the new Field Guide to the Manzanitas of California, North America and Mexico, published this year by Backcountry Press. Michael last joined me in 2012 after the publication of his first… Continue Reading
The drought balancing act continues on June 24 in Sacramento when the State Water Resources Control Board will hold a workshop on maintaining water temperatures in the Sacramento River on behalf of the winter-run Chinook Salmon. Thomas Howard, Executive Director… Continue Reading
The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Boating Safety Unit is ordering the following closures/operation restrictions on Shasta Lake in the interest of public safety. Our primary concern is for the enjoyment and safety of those who recreate on this waterway and… Continue Reading
Because of California’s drought, the days of having bright green lawns may be a thing of the past. This is an issue that we all knew was coming sooner or later. Establishing the design criteria for drought tolerance is an… Continue Reading
On Friday June 5, nature enthusiasts will gather at 8:30 am at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve just outside of Forest Ranch to conduct the 9th Annual Butterfly Count for the Big Chico Creek Region, Dr. Don Miller tells… Continue Reading
This weekend, May 2nd and 3rd, 2015, Michelle Angela, Director and Rosemary Febbo, Project Manager, of the Veterans’ Garden Project of Butte, Glen and Tehama Counties, talked to us about the project and its 4th Annual Memorial Day Plant Give-away… Continue Reading
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