Autumn is the favorite season for many people. The days are shorter, the weather cooler, the bright blue skies of summer fade to a softer blue with clouds, and the leaves of some trees start presenting their autumn glory.
For those of us who have lived in Stanislaus County for many years, can you remember what life was like when there were no water meters, and we paid a flat fee for water?
Are you ready to make the change to a more sustainable landscape? Do you want to: Save water? Save money on your water bill? Use less energy? Generate less greenwaste? Learn less toxic pest management strategies? Hear from local librarians about relevant books.
In August we featured an article by former Environmental Horticulture Advisor, Ed Perry, called "Save the Right Seeds." This article discussed how to successfully choose which vegetable seeds to save to plant in your garden next year.
Ready to learn more about pollinators? If you took our Virtual Native Pollinators class, you learned about the local native bee pollinators and hummingbirds you might see in your backyard, and what kind of plants they prefer.
