Water is often dubbed the “elixir of life.” But as populations soar, climate patterns shift, and resources are strained, it has become an economic commodity. The economic principles that apply to goods and services in our market are, in many ways, applicable to water. However, given water’s irreplaceable nature and crucial role in sustaining life, its economic management poses unique challenges. Setting Water Prices: A Balancing Act Establishing the price of water is a challenging… Read more »
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CategoriesExploring Regenerative Agriculture
In a world where sustainable agriculture is no longer a choice but a necessity, regenerative agriculture has become popular. This innovative approach to farming holds the promise of transforming how we produce food. In this article, we explore the core principles of regenerative agriculture, learn how growers benefit from these practices, and unravel the far-reaching effects on the quality and sustainability of our food. We also demystify the origin and utilization of microorganisms in agriculture… Read more »
Falling for Sustainability: Tackling Landscape Water Waste in Autumn
As the vibrant colors of summer foliage transform into the rich, warm hues of autumn, our landscapes undergo a beautiful metamorphosis. However, with the arrival of fall comes a surprising and often unnoticed phenomenon – a significant spike in landscape water waste. Many landscapers and homeowners may be unaware of this seasonal water consumption shift and its associated challenges. Today, we explore why more landscape water is wasted in the fall and provide actionable solutions… Read more »
Drip Irrigation Design Guide
Water conservation is a key benefit of Jain Irrigation’s low volume irrigation systems. Water, our most precious natural resource, can be utilized with unmatched efficiency in a properly designed, installed and maintained low volume system. No other type of irrigation offers better plant health, better soil conditioning or better utilization of resources than a low volume system. Jain Irrigation’s low volume irrigation systems are designed to supply water directly to plants, based on their individual… Read more »
Quick Guide: Fertilizer
For indoor growers, people growing edible landscapes, gardeners and landscapers, fertilizer is a critical success factor. There’s an amazing amount of fertilizers to choose from today and understanding some basic concepts about fertilizer will make your edible garden produce more food and your landscape more beautiful. Below is a great start to help you dive into a subject that makes a big impact on food production and water use.
4-6-3 What do these numbers… Read more »
8 Tips To Keep Your Landscape Healthy In The Heat
California’s is making heat wave history right now and high temperatures mean more water is needed for your landscape. With such unusually high heat we need to take a few extra steps to keep our landscapes healthy. Below is a quick list of things you can do today to make your landscape survive the heat. They are water efficient practices that help your landscape stay healthier in the heat: An extra… Read more »
Chlorine In Your Water: Does It Harm Plants?
If you are living in a major metropolitan area, and receive water from a water company, chances are either chlorine or chloramine is added to the water as a disinfectant. This is actually great news because the chlorine or chloramine kills disease-causing germs like salmonella and norovirus. However, when I was shelling out money for yet another load of worm castings for my garden (worm castings contain a highly active biological mixture of bacteria) it… Read more »
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet On Micro Irrigation
It is encouraging to know many people are familiar with the term micro irrigation but I also know there are various interpretations mostly centered on the difference between drip irrigation and micro irrigation. Micro irrigation is a broader term for drip irrigation and I have found it spelled various ways. At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo you can take a class teaching micro irrigation design or read an article a Professor wrote about micro irrigation…. Read more »
Quick Guide: Water Energy Nexus
By now we’re all pretty well programmed to conserve electricity. Turn off the lights, unplug appliances, don’t leave the refrigerator door open, etc. But most of us still miss a really important point: the water energy nexus. Almost one fifth of California’s energy is used to move water. Water conservation and water management are becoming vital to energy conservation. Nearly 75% of the state’s rainfall occurs in Northern California, while 75% of the agricultural and… Read more »
4 Drought Tolerant Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
The spread of the Zika virus has caused a stampede of gardeners running to the nursery looking for plants that repel mosquitoes with the hope of lowering the risk of being infected with Zika.
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American Water Works - AWK
Aqua America - WTR
California Water Service Group - CWT
American States Water Company - AWR
