Category Archives: Ocean Friendly Gardens
Only Rain Down the Drain
Beach season is getting into high gear. Ever wonder why you might see a beach closure sign after it rains? That’s because of stormwater pollution caused by urban runoff. That’s why when it comes to preventing stormwater pollution, the City
Only Rain Down the Drain
Beach season is getting into high gear. Ever wonder why you might see a beach closure sign after it rains? That’s because of stormwater pollution caused by urban runoff. That’s why when it comes to preventing stormwater pollution, the City
This grass is “Greener”
By Maryann Ridini Spencer Photography by Laura Bauer, bauerfinegardening.com When most people think of the dream lawn they’d like for their home, they often think “sprawling green” and “park-like.” However, according to Landscape Designer Laura Bauer, that’s not really practical
This grass is “Greener”
By Maryann Ridini Spencer Photography by Laura Bauer, bauerfinegardening.com When most people think of the dream lawn they’d like for their home, they often think “sprawling green” and “park-like.” However, according to Landscape Designer Laura Bauer, that’s not really practical
Join the Ventura County Surfrider Chapter, Habitat for Humanity and City of Ventura on Saturday, April 13
JOIN the Ventura County Surfrider Chapter, Habitat for Humanity and City of Ventura CREATE AN OCEAN FRIENDLY GARDEN Saturday, April 13 9:00am to 4:00pm at 227 Prospect Street Ventura, CA (off N. Ventura Avenue) Light Food & Drink will be
Join the Ventura County Surfrider Chapter, Habitat for Humanity and City of Ventura on Saturday, April 13
JOIN the Ventura County Surfrider Chapter, Habitat for Humanity and City of Ventura CREATE AN OCEAN FRIENDLY GARDEN Saturday, April 13 9:00am to 4:00pm at 227 Prospect Street Ventura, CA (off N. Ventura Avenue) Light Food & Drink will be
Ventura Water on the “Sustainable Ventura” TV Series in March 2013
SustainableVentura.TV This month’s Sustainable Ventura TV show visits with Ventura Water to talk about water stewardship and conservation as well as the March 19, 2013 kick-off party and launch of the second annual WaterTake 1 Online Short Film Contest,
Ventura Water on the “Sustainable Ventura” TV Series in March 2013
SustainableVentura.TV This month’s Sustainable Ventura TV show visits with Ventura Water to talk about water stewardship and conservation as well as the March 19, 2013 kick-off party and launch of the second annual WaterTake 1 Online Short Film Contest,
When it RAINS, Catch it! Rain Barrel Discount Program for City of Ventura Residents
Collecting rain water makes good sense not only to the environment and your pocketbook, but it is a benefit to your lawn and garden. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that a rain a barrel will save most gardeners about
When it RAINS, Catch it! Rain Barrel Discount Program for City of Ventura Residents
Collecting rain water makes good sense not only to the environment and your pocketbook, but it is a benefit to your lawn and garden. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that a rain a barrel will save most gardeners about
Sunday, October 28: Volunteers Needed to Create an Ocean Friendly Garden at Ventura Farmer’s Market Parking Lot!
COME JOIN THE COMMUNITY PARTY TO BEAUTIFY VENTURA FARMER’S MARKET PARKING LOT WITH AN OCEAN FRIENDLY GARDEN (OFG) Sunday, October 28, 2012 9:00am-12:30pm – First Shift 12:30pm-4:00pm – Second Shift Join the Leadership Ventura, City of Ventura, Ventura Water, the
Sunday, October 28: Volunteers Needed to Create an Ocean Friendly Garden at Ventura Farmer’s Market Parking Lot!
COME JOIN THE COMMUNITY PARTY TO BEAUTIFY VENTURA FARMER’S MARKET PARKING LOT WITH AN OCEAN FRIENDLY GARDEN (OFG) Sunday, October 28, 2012 9:00am-12:30pm – First Shift 12:30pm-4:00pm – Second Shift Join the Leadership Ventura, City of Ventura, Ventura Water, the
Sustainable Ventura TV Series – Ocean Friendly and Native Gardens, August 2012 Show
WATCH the August 2012 Sustainable Ventura TV show brought to you by Ventura Water. The Sustainable Ventura TV Series is seen on Caps-TV VTV’s Channel 15, Thursdays at 8:30pm. The show rebroadcasts Monday-Thursday and Saturdays at 9:00am, Sundays at 8:30pm
Sustainable Ventura TV Series – Ocean Friendly and Native Gardens, August 2012 Show
WATCH the August 2012 Sustainable Ventura TV show brought to you by Ventura Water. The Sustainable Ventura TV Series is seen on Caps-TV VTV’s Channel 15, Thursdays at 8:30pm. The show rebroadcasts Monday-Thursday and Saturdays at 9:00am, Sundays at 8:30pm
The Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Gardens Program helps people apply CPR to their Garden
CPR – Conservation, Permeability and Retention is essential in maintaining the health of your garden and also assists keeping our environment safe and clean See how the City of Ventura and Surfrider are working together to build Ocean
The Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Gardens Program helps people apply CPR to their Garden
CPR – Conservation, Permeability and Retention is essential in maintaining the health of your garden and also assists keeping our environment safe and clean See how the City of Ventura and Surfrider are working together to build Ocean
Make Your Landscape and Garden an Earth-Friendly Place with Ocean Friendly Gardens (OFG)
When it rains, water that meets impermeable surfaces (driveways, streets and other hard surfaces) runs off into streets picking up sediment, debris, pesticides and fertilizers, oil, animal excrement and more. The polluted water is directed into the drains on our
Make Your Landscape and Garden an Earth-Friendly Place with Ocean Friendly Gardens (OFG)
When it rains, water that meets impermeable surfaces (driveways, streets and other hard surfaces) runs off into streets picking up sediment, debris, pesticides and fertilizers, oil, animal excrement and more. The polluted water is directed into the drains on our
Tips From The Expert: FREE Ocean Friendly Garden Series – Save money on your water bills!
by Christine Wied With little rain this year and water rates increasing, now may be the time to think about replacing a water-hungry grass lawn with what is known as an Ocean Friendly Garden (OFG). The Ventura County Chapter of
Tips From The Expert: FREE Ocean Friendly Garden Series – Save money on your water bills!
by Christine Wied With little rain this year and water rates increasing, now may be the time to think about replacing a water-hungry grass lawn with what is known as an Ocean Friendly Garden (OFG). The Ventura County Chapter of
