From KPBS, Ed Joyce: The San Diego County Water Authority says conserving water this year is critical. The agency is worried that excessive outdoor watering will draw down reservoir water that will be needed next year. KPBS reporter Ed Joyce… more »
The Associated Press Article Launched: 03/19/2008 11:14:21 AM PDT SAN DIEGO—San Diego-based fast food chain Jack in the Box says it’s installing a satellite-controlled irrigation system at its corporate headquarters to help conserve water. Spokeswoman Roz Guthrie says it’s… more »
From Barbara Denny: I attended the Coronado City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 4. There was one potentially relevant issue: Navy opposes proposed tunnel. As part of the regular business of the city council, the agenda item known… more »
Here is the summary from the 3/12/08 Encinitas City Council Meeting: (1) The City Council adopted Ordinance 2008-02, which prohibits smoking at beaches, parks, trails, outdoor eating areas, etc. (2) The City Council approved the recommendation by the… more »
Cool article in Kiplingers Finance Magazine: LINK Some highlights from the article: All together lawns are the largest irrigated crop – 32 million acres 1/3 of all residential water goes to lawn irrigation California native gardens use 60-90%… more »
Here is an article on last weeks garden show in Del Marhttp://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20080309-9999-1hs09winners.html more »
So we have finally set the date for our first Ocean Friendly Gardens Subcommittee meeting in March. Mark it on your calenders: March 27th @7:00pm Aren’t you excited? We will announce the location later…. more »
Here is a couple that used drought resistant plants from Australia. The article has some cool pictures too… G’day Greenery more »
I really enjoyed this article in the LA Times entitled “Beyond Natives“. The article suggests using plants from other Mediterranean climates if you do not like the California native plants. Plants from Mediterranean climates have adapted to dry hot summers… more »
The California Legislature is considering a bill that would dramatically undermine the ability of the Coastal Commission to protect our coast and ocean. California Senate Bill 1295 (Ducheny) would strip the right of Coastal Commissioners to appeal development… more »
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