The Importance of Water Conservation
Admin | January 3, 2012
Joe Lamp’l, aka joe gardener, explains the importance of of protecting our water resources.
The Amazing Hover Sprinkler
Admin | October 10, 2011
www.HoverSprinkler.com The Hover Sprinkler is an innovative “patent pending” watering system that saves thousands of gallons of water each year. The Hover Sprinkler was exclusively used to water the above lawn during the “hottest” recorded summer in San Antonio history. By doing so we used only a third of the water we had used the previous “cooler summer. The Hover Sprinkler allows you to have a greener lawn and save water too! It truly is AMAZING.
Drip Irrigation — Save Water!
Admin | September 26, 2011
Conserve water in your yard or garden with a drip irrigation system. It’s easy to set up. Get more info plus organic gardening supplies at Peaceful Valley, GrowOrganic.com www.groworganic.com. Our blog post has details to help you plan a drip system http
Garden Water Conservation
Admin | September 23, 2011
Paul Simon, Landscape Horticulturist with the National Gardening Association provides guidance on how to conserve water in the garden. Paul discusses ways you can manage water use, including irrigation maintenance, alternative water sources, adding mulch and soil polymers for moisture retention, planting drought tolerant varieties, developing rain gardens to capture storm water runoff and using pervious pavers for storm water infiltration
The Enviropals! episide#113 “Water Conservation” (season one)
Admin | September 2, 2011
Every drop counts! Join Rae Rae and the Enviropals! as they learn all about conserving the most precious resource we have…water! This Enviropals! episode from season one is sure to wet your imagination!
The Touch and Smell Garden Memorial at The Water Conservation Garden in San Diego, CA
Admin | July 9, 2011
Its a delight for the senses as Ms Smarty Plants from The Water Conservation Garden explains the significance of the Touch and Smell Garden exhibit as part of the school tour that day. Your sure to find some joy and be inspired to create great landscapes. For more information about the Water Conservation Garden located on the Campus of Cuyamaca Community College in San Diego (El Cajon), CA. Be sure to thank the wonderful volunteers while your there, its an amazing place to be. The Dorcas Utter Memorial Sensory Garden at the Water Conservation Garden in San Diego, CA.
Organic Farming Video, Australia, How to - Broadacre
Admin | May 27, 2011
Download the film - www.overlander.tv or watch the entire program, all 44 videos, on youtube playlist - www.youtube.com Organic farming is currently receiving a lot of attention. Many farmers are keen to give organics ago but are unsure about the process involved and it’s viability. A new video produced by Mark Shea of Overlander.tv, hopes to demystify organic farming by bringing together some of Australias top commercial organic and non-toxic farmers, and ask them how they manage their enterprises without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Mark joined a tour led by Nuffield Farming Scholar Don MacFarlane which took in ten different properties including the Victorian Agricultural Research Centre. The great thing about the video is that it allows the farmers involved to tell their own story on why they went organic, how they went about it and whether it has been a viable move. The video covers such diverse farming enterprises as organic cattle, sheep, poultry, pigs, grain, wine, fruit and vegetables.
Australian Landscape Architecture at Grey Ladyes Farm
Admin | March 18, 2011
Landscape Architect Nicholas Bray has created a mounded garden around an Allen Jack + Cottier house in the Southern Highlands of NSW. The garden combines bold planting, earth mounds, a pool and framed views over Mittagong.
Uncovering the dirt on soil and water
Admin | June 7, 2010
With water conservation such an important issue, it’s surprising that less than one in four commercial irrigators in Australia actually measure the amount of water in their soil. In this vodcast, Dr Richard Stirzaker from CSIRO Land and Water demonstrates how soil holds water much like a sponge, each day allowing plants to extract some of this water via their roots and transpire it through their leaves. Dr Stirzaker also explains that accurate irrigation is simply replacing the water thats been lost, a task achievable by monitoring soil water with one of the many commercial products available, such as the CSIRO FullStop wetting front detector. www.csiro.au www.fullstop.com.au
Irrigation and Water Conservation
Admin | January 21, 2010
For more tips and information on how to save water and the planet, and a water reserve level gauge, visit www.bewaterwise.com
Water Conservation in Utah
Admin | December 7, 2009
Gardens of Ideas For Water Conservation Part 3 of 3
Admin | November 22, 2009
Part three of three: the Gardens of Ideas video offers tips on gardening, creating a water-wise landscape, and water conservation. Featured in this segment: Quail Botanical Gardens and the San Diego County Water Authority’s Lake Hodges construction project. Quail Botanical Gardens website: www.qbgardens.org For more water saving tips, check out http
Gardens of Ideas For Water Conservation Part 2 of 3
Admin | November 19, 2009
Part two of three: the Gardens of Ideas video offers tips on gardening, creating a water-wise landscape, and water conservation. Featured in this segment: the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College and the desert-inspired garden of Dane Anderson. Visit and take classes at the Water Conservation Garden: www.thegarden.org For more water saving tips, check out the San Diego County Water Authority’s conservation website, http…
Water Conservation Basics
Admin | September 12, 2009
UNL Extension Educator John Fech gives a few tips about how you can save water around your home landscape
Gardens of Ideas For Water Conservation Part 1 of 3
Admin | July 18, 2009
Part one of three: the Gardens of Ideas video offers tips on gardening, creating a water-wise landscape, and water conservation. Featured in this segment: Quail Botanical Gardens and the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College. Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority. Quail Botanical Gardens website: www.qbgardens.org Visit and take classes at the Water Conservation Garden www.thegarden.org For more water saving tips, check out http…
MyPower part 4 (Perth City Farm)
Admin | June 28, 2009
Join MyPower as they check out Perth’s great cycle network and visit the Perth City Farm. www.mypower.org.au
How to Conserve Water
Admin | June 25, 2009
Some simple changes around the house can make a big difference when it comes to water conservation. Follow these easy tips to keep our water supply intact!
Rain Water Conservation DIY Make a Rain Barrel Collector
Admin | April 15, 2009
Use rain barrel to collect water for water conservation. The water can be used for many things.