D.I.Y. pesticides…. Are they safe?
I was on a call with a friend the other day. She just happened to mention how she has been spraying newly developing weeds growing in the cracks of her […]
Entries by Sabrina
Save Water As If Your Life Depends On It
“Every drop counts.” “Use water wisely.” “There’s never enough to waste.” “Our future in every drop.” “Save water, rain or shine.” Those of us in the water industry are always […]
Too Much Fertilizer
Fertilizer is food for plants which need a variety of nutrients to grow and thrive. While we humans get our nutrients from different foods we eat, plants get most of […]
Simple Tips to Rehydrate and Diversify your Garden
Welcome 2021! A new year that comes with new resolutions and reflections on the past year. For many, the past year dramatically changed how we live our lives and where […]
Riparian Plants and Their Humble Little Job
It goes without saying that plants are some of the most beautiful and important organisms we have on our planet. As a child I was always interested in the world […]
Get the FOG outa here!
What is FOG? F.O.G. stands for Fats, Oils, and Grease. Very common in residential and commercial kitchens, FOG is a detrimental waste byproduct of preparing and cooking various animal and […]
Fun Facts: Street Sweepers
Have you ever awoken to a noisy sound on your street early in the morning and wondered what it was? If it was not your friendly Solid Waste truck collecting […]
Creek Week – Ways to Get Involved with Protecting Our Creeks
Creek Week – Ways to Get Involved with Protecting Our Creeks September marks several dedicated efforts throughout California that signify the importance of clean water and promote cleanups of local […]
Car Washing: Clean Car – Clean Environment
Help keep our waterways clean with responsible car washing practices Summer months usually bring us outdoors: gathering with friends, bar-b-ques, 4th of July fireworks, swimming, hiking, boating, concerts in the […]
Fire-Smart and Water-Wise: Tips for a Resilient Landscape
Summer is upon us! If you’ve kept a garden or maintained a landscape here in Sonoma County, you know just how thirsty plants can get in the dry season. Luckily, […]
