California’s Native Blue Oak Faces Destruction Due to Worsening Drought
A new study released Monday found that recent years of drought in California devastated the state’s blue oak woodlands, destroying more than 460 square miles of blue oak, a tree only found in the Golden State.
Use native and food-producing plants to transform lawns into diverse ecological beauties
Many interested in homegrown fruits and vegetables, native plants and the survival of crucial pollinators continue to transform grass-only spaces.
Adding these 13 plants, not bird feeders, could help save the birds
Attention wildlife fans: If you want to help support wild bird populations, you might want to rethink the bird feeder.
The Ditty Bag hopes to bring focus to sustainable sales, environmental education
Those who visit can stop for a friendly conversation, ask about any products or even try a sample from the detergents and other products that consumers can purchase by the ounce if they would like.
Over the Garden Fence – Principles of Waterwise Landscaping
We are once again living through a drought year in the Sierra Nevada foothills. As such, it is a good idea to revisit and remind ourselves of the techniques of waterwise landscaping that is otherwise known as drought-tolerant landscaping or xeriscaping.
What’s the role of tech in environmental change? Tell us this month
For Tech and the Environment Month 2021, look out for stories about how technologists are building products that are addressing climate change, and where companies can grow with sustainability in mind.
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Poaching succulents
The great majority of these succulent plants have been artificially propagated in plant nurseries that might be located within the plants’ natural habitats, or in other parts of the world. In either case, the global trade is legitimate.
California developers want to build a city in the wildlands. It could all go up in flames
Tejon Ranch Company says its plan to build 20,000 homes would help the housing crisis. Experts warn it could put people in danger
Help protect pollinators during National Pollinator Week
National Pollinator Week, running from June 21 to 27, is celebrated around the globe in recognition of the important role pollinators play in the natural ecosystem and agriculture.
California deserts have lost nearly 40% of plants to hotter, drier weather, satellite data shows
Desert plants — famous for tolerance of torrid landscapes— are dying at an alarming rate due to the twin threats of even hotter temperatures and less rain, according to new research published this week.