Plant shade trees
TEMECULA – Beautiful landscaping can add instant curb appeal to a property. But beauty isn’t the only thing that makes idyllic landscaping attractive to...
How and when to prune rose bushes
In southern California winter is usually short and sometimes confusing. Winter for some plant life is a time of withdrawal that precedes renewal. For...
Local water supplies impacted by new state guidance on PFAS
LAKE ELSINORE – The California State Water Resource Control Board issued new drinking water guidelines recently, lowering the trigger levels for responses by local water...
Start a home remodeling project by choosing a qualified contractor
Outside of the home itself, remodeling is typically one of the largest investments people can make as a homeowner. While some projects can be...
Connecting children to nature is good for both
OCHOPEE, Fla. – Plenty of older Americans hold fond childhood memories of climbing trees, catching frogs and engaging in endless hours of tag or...
Volunteers sought for Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve projects and programs
The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, now rebuilding its trails, bridges and outdoor stage damaged in the 2019 Tenaja Fire, is seeking 100 new...
Rose Care FUNdamentals for January 2020
Happy New Year! This month I’m going to help you get ready for the major late-winter pruning that garderners should do in mid- to...
Temecula Valley Rose Haven Heritage Garden to host annual pruning event
The community is invited for the Temecula Valley Rose Haven Heritage Garden’s pruning event at Rose Haven.In addition to a demonstration and the hands-on pruning...
How to approach nutrition when feeding children away from home
TEMECULA – Children can be picky eaters. Parents know that getting children to eat anything, much less healthy foods, can sometimes make the dinner...
FEMA grants $20M to California to increase earthquake protection
OAKLAND – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted $20 million to California for its Earthquake Brace and Bolt program. The grant will subsidize the...