The massive die-off of conifers in the Sierra Nevada between 2012 and 2018 was predictable and unprecedented. Sadly, it is also likely to happen again, said UC Cooperative Extension forestry advisor Susie Kocher.
When the Detwiler Fire broke out near his family's ranch in 2017, Tony Toso was home to take defensive action to protect his family and animals. The Mariposa County rancher feels fortunate that he was on site. We were on the front end of the fire damage and it started on a Sunday, recalled Toso.
Hello, spring! It's not "officially" spring until we see--and photograph--the spectacular Western tiger swallowtail, Papilio rutulus. One landed March 30 on an aromatic white lilac bush in Alamo Creek Park, Vacaville. It lingered long enough for a few photos and then fluttered away.
Onions are one of the most common vegetables in the word. Readily available year-round, onions are often the supporting flavor in a dish, not usually the main event.
What a learning experience for me! I hope all those that participated had fun and learned something new. I know I sure did. I do apologize for how long it has taken me to get the results out to you, I wanted to make sure that everyone had the opportunity to complete the event.
It's spring again! Time to start preparing your garden for planting. Read on for some tips to make this year's garden your most successful yet. The first step in planning a garden is to select a site and amend the soil. Pick a site with good drainage, full sun, access to water, and low traffic.
One of the current projects being undertaken by the Inyo-Mono County Master Gardeners is assisting in the revitalization, renewal and maintenance of the landscape at the Eastern Sierra Visitors Center (ESVC) in Lone Pine.
The original vision for the garden was summarized in an essay entitled Native Garden Rejuvenation at the Interagency Visitor Center, (authored by anonymous), as follows: To help visitors discover the unique flora and different plant communities that call the Eastern Sierra home.
The public tends to blame habitat loss and pesticides for the declining butterfly populations in the Western United States. But climate change, aka global warming, may be an equal, if not more, of a factor.
The native plant demonstration garden was developed as part of a USDA Forest Service Project. In fiscal year 2006, Congress set aside funding for use by the National Forest System and its partners to fund cost-share projects.
