Environmental News A curated set of environmental news stories brought to you by the Gottlieb Native Garden team. Home Press Environmental News Share FacebookTwitterEmail Here’s how ‘xeriscaping’ your yard can help save water and money Here’s how ‘xeriscaping’ your yard can help save water and money · November 4, 2022 According to landscape experts, even small changes to the amount and types of plants you choose to grow can make a big difference in long-term water usage. California Court Blocks Harmful Dam Project in Stanislaus County California Court Blocks Harmful Dam Project in Stanislaus County · November 3, 2022 A judge has rejected plans to build a new dam in the Central Valley, ordering the Del Puerto Water District to vacate its approval of the project. Cool tomatoes? Agrivoltaics could help California crop, if the economics pan out Cool tomatoes? Agrivoltaics could help California crop, if the economics pan out · October 28, 2022 Emerging research suggests growing tomato plants below and between solar panels could help the country’s billion-dollar-plus tomato industry, especially in places where it faces increasing stress from heat and drought. Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation educates visitors on invasive plant species Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation educates visitors on invasive plant species · October 28, 2022 The Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation sponsored an information talk Oct. 25, where attendees learned about some of the region’s invasive plants. Invasive species are plants, usually introduced from somewhere else, that cause more harm than benefit. OC desalination plant rightly gets the green light OC desalination plant rightly gets the green light · October 28, 2022 With another drought parching Southern California, the California Coastal Commission unanimously approves a new desalination plant off the coast of Dana Point. Trying to solve the mystery of some trees, plus what to look for in your garden Trying to solve the mystery of some trees, plus what to look for in your garden · October 22, 2022 Though these are the trees in question, here are some redwoods in Orange County, California. Free fall garden workshops focus on roses and wildlife Free fall garden workshops focus on roses and wildlife · October 14, 2022 Learn the magic of growing roses through cuttings during a free talk Thursday in Santa Rosa, CA. LA business uses social media to educate on CA native plants’ impact to help with drought, wildlife LA business uses social media to educate on CA native plants’ impact to help with drought, wildlife · October 13, 2022 Urban Farms LA designs and builds edible gardens and California native plant gardens. On Gardening: California natives for the garden On Gardening: California natives for the garden · October 12, 2022 Adding California native plants to the garden is not only a good idea, it’s a beautiful one, too The wonders of native plants The wonders of native plants · October 12, 2022 Sonoma Ecology Center’s Restoration Department is responsible for the restoration of over 4,000 acres of private and public lands. The work includes native plant seed collection and propagation in order to place local watershed-sourced genotypes into their projects, ensuring a better fit for the ecosystems they will inhabit. First...10...313233...40...Last
