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Veggies to plant in the low desert
Urban Farm in Phoenix, Ariz., a program that offers instructions on growing your own healthy food, offers a Low Desert Planting and Harvesting Schedule. The plan was introduced to…
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What to do in your garden in October
Temperatures in the valley leave the three-digit range, for the most part this month. October is one of the best months to work in the garden. Plants are perking up…
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How to overseed without wasting water
You can save water and possibly money by skipping overseeding your lawn. Bermuda grass will stay alive in a dormant condition throughout the winter with occasional watering, according…
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Water Counts Academy – Enroll Now
CV WATER COUNTS, in partnership with the University of California, Riverside – Palm Desert Center, is accepting applications for the first class of the Water Counts Academy, beginning this November at…
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Join experts at free annual Desert Garden Community Day
Join desert landscape and gardening enthusiasts at UCR Palm Desert from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 for a day of workshops, talks, demonstrations and exhibits. Learn how…
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Volutaria: New Invasive Species in Borrego Springs
Volutaria (Volutaria tubuliflora) is a recently introduced and highly invasive species in North America. It was discovered in Borrego Springs in 2011 and has spread across large portions of…
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How to sign up for popular CVWD tours
Two tours offered by the Coachella Valley Water District in the fall have become so popular pre-registration is necessary. Both narrated bus tours start at 7 a.m. and leave…
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Condo complex slashes water bills after removing grass
Increasing water rates led a Palm Desert condominium complex to tear out 16,000 square feet of street-side grass and replace it with desert-friendly plants, a new irrigation…
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Senior National Parks pass price to jump from $10 to $80
The Senior Pass that allows lifetime access to more than 2,000 federal sites and parks throughout the country, including Joshua Tree National Park, will increase from $10…
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Maintenance by the Month: August
August will be a lot like July – the Coachella Valley’s hottest month – except it’s the height of the desert’s muggy season. Unlike temperatures that typically…
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