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• Chuckwalla National Monument would protect swath of California desert and preserve a sacred land
• BEER
• Feds say he masterminded an epic California water heist. Some farmers say he’s their Robin Hood
• Opinion: Is planting trees on Arbor Day one way we can all fight climate change? Not so much
• Pigeon Point coyote bush
• Officials urge California residents to brace for flooding as El Niño looms
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And although Lake Mead and Lake Powell, which hold so much of the water Southern Californians use, may have recovered somewhat, numerous dry years have shrunk their levels substantially. “Even when conditions start improving,” Fuchs worries that the landscape across the West could remain damaged by drought. Like last winter, the state could see levee breaches and flooding after a series of rain- and snow-induced disasters in late 2022 and early 2023. And then Hurricane Hilary, downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it reached California, dumped even more rain on some of the most stubbornly dry regions.

Chuckwalla National Monument would protect swath of California desert and preserve a sacred land

Times Plants newsletter, which includes a calendar of upcoming plant-related events. On top of that, coastal areas of the Pacific Northwest that remain drought-stricken are projected to be helped by another wet winter, although drought conditions are expected to persist or worsen in Eastern Washington and central Oregon. Emu bush (Eremophila nivea) is an Australian shrub with soft, silvery branches studded with violet flowers. It blooms profusely for half the year, says O’Donnell, and its striking pale foliage makes it a standout in any garden. By March, Gov. Gavin Newsom had lifted a number of drought-related restrictions, citing the wet winter. At the start of each month, get a roundup of upcoming plant-related activities and events in Southern California, along with links to tips and articles you may have missed.

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Josh Wilson continues to operate the pub, personally brewing hundreds of barrels of beer per year and curating the guest taps. Our beers are fresh, clean and hoppy in the way that only brewpubs can make them. Climate scientists recently reported that the last 22 years rank as the driest period in the American West since the late 1500s, a megadrought worsened by increasing global temperatures.

Feds say he masterminded an epic California water heist. Some farmers say he’s their Robin Hood

Less than a year after facing historic water shortages, California this week was declared drought-free thanks to a year of epic rains, with an El Niño forecast that could keep wet conditions going into 2024. Whether it's refreshing cold brew coffee, kombucha, or specialty sodas, we have the expertise to install draft systems for a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, ensuring they're served with precision and style. With these tips in mind, here are their suggestions for shouldn’t-be-missed drought-tolerant plants. Along with the risks posed by a potentially wetter-than-normal winter to come, the state still faces a changing climate and the possibility of lingering effects from so many years of drought, according to Fuchs. El Niño events usually signify a warmer, drier winter and fall in Washington, Oregon and Idaho, per the U.S.

In the fall those blooms become equally handsome rust-colored seed heads, continuing to provide food for birds and other animals. The shrubs can get large but it’s best to cut them low to the ground every year to refresh the plant so it grows and blooms again. A subspecies of the California native coyote bush known as Pigeon Point (Baccharis pilularis ssp. pilularis ‘Pigeon Point’) isn’t as showy or fragrant as buckwheat and sage, but if you need a tough, bright green shrub that can withstand heat and little water, this is the plant for you. It blooms profusely with white flowers, providing excellent cover to birds and other animals. All agree that the trick to successfully growing drought-tolerant plants lies in the planting and watering. They typically need at least six months of consistent deep watering to help the roots get established and dig far into the ground where it’s cooler, and more water is likely to be stored than along the surface.

The old English word for carry was called dragen, which then developed into a series of related words, including drag, draw, and draught. The word draught is then not meant to confuse the customer, but to pay homage to the history of beer and the transformation of how we drink it today; and that is what the Draught House Bar & Grill is all about. Jeanette Marantos is a Features reporter focused primarily on plants, gardening and Southern California’s changing landscapes for the Los Angeles Times.

Pigeon Point coyote bush

The strangely named black sage (Salvia mellifera) actually has fragrant feathery green leaves and stalks of white flowers with violet edges. This rangy plant can grow up to 6 feet tall, but a hybrid variety known as Dara’s Choice, pictured above, has a low spreading growth pattern well-suited for yards and containers, with dark-green leaves and upright stalks of lavender flowers. This hybrid comes from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, one of the state’s premiere native plant gardens, as a cross between black sage and Sonoma sage (Salvia sonomensis). Black sage varieties are longer-lived than their cousin woolly bluecurls (Trichostema lanatum), so named because its bright purple flowers have a charming furry quality. Woolly bluecurls plants tend to live only a few years, while black sage seems to thrive in dry, sunny and even rocky terrain. David Bryant, the campaigns and engagement manager for the California Native Plant Society, waxes rhapsodic about the way black sage varieties enhance vanilla flavor.

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To enter drought status, an area must be within the bottom 20th percentile, which corresponds to a moderate drought. A new water storage facility in the desert will bank supplies underground for Southern California in an effort to help the region adapt to climate change. California hasn’t been completely drought-free since two fleeting periods in 2019 and 2020, which were preceded and followed by prolonged dry spells. With over 100 drafts on tap, every visit to our house is a chance to experience something new, or enjoy your favorite.

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For an area to be declared abnormally dry, most readings must be in the bottom 30th percentile of moisture. Just a year ago, 99.8% of California was in some level of drought, and 43% of the state was in extreme or exceptional drought, the two most serious levels. From local microbrews to renowned craft beer brands, we have the expertise to design and install the perfect draft system for showcasing a wide selection of flavorful craft beers.

We can thank South Africa for these cheerful, fragrant and drought-tolerant shrubs, which come in a variety of flavors and colors. This variety, Pelargonium citronella, has a citrus scent, but there are many others with aromas including chocolate and mint. The plants grow in a spreading, mounding shape, filling in nicely around taller plants. Their little flowers are charming but their real power come from their fuzzy, jagged leaves, which release their delicious scent with just a casual touch.

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First Street Draught House, well-known pub in Winston-Salem, closing later this month.

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He uses food writer Melissa Clark’s ice cream recipe and wraps 20 or so black sage leaves in cheesecloth to steep in the egg-cream-sugar mixture overnight before removing the leaves and freezing the ice cream. — Look at nursery tags and choose plants that are listed as drought-tolerant or water-wise. — Get your plants into the ground in late fall to early spring, so the roots have a chance to settle in before the temperatures get too hot.

It can tolerate summer water for the first two years, but once mature, it’s best to reduce supplemental water (beyond rainfall) to just once a month or eliminate it entirely, especially if the plant is growing in part shade. The scarlet bugler (Penstemon centranthifolius) is a California native perennial with long vividly red tubular flowers — it’s a favorite with hummingbirds. It’s one of three native penstemons that Meyer loves to mix in a meadow type garden, along with the violet showy penstemon (Penstemon spectabilis) and foothill penstemon (Penstemon heterophyllus), with its bluish petals and deep fuchsia throat. An earlier version of this story incorrectly described the color of the flowers on white sage (Salvia apiana). Also, Pigeon Point coyote bush (Baccharis pilularis ssp. pilularis ‘Pigeon Point’) does not produce seeds. In fact, the word draft comes from draught, originating in England in the late 1700’s, when Joseph Bramah invented the beer engine, where beer was served directly from the barrel and carried to the customer.

The U.S. Drought monitor’s latest data show the vast majority of California reporting no drought as of Oct. 17, though pockets in the northernmost and southeastern parts of the state are still considered abnormally dry. We can help you design a setup that streamlines your drink service, enabling you to serve consistent, perfectly mixed cocktails in a fraction of the time. Tap into the growing trend of wine on tap with our professional installation services. We can create a wine dispensing system that ensures optimal taste, freshness, and efficiency, allowing you to offer an impressive wine selection to your customers. We found the questions people ask most frequently about gardening and outdoor plants and went to local experts in Southern California to get some answers.

Once they’ve settled into their new habitat, most of these plants can live with infrequent watering, especially in the cooler months, although you will need to give them some water when temperatures are particularly hot and dry. Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a fragrant Mediterranean shrub with dark green foliage and sweet violet flowers that is handsome on its own or as a backdrop to other showier plants. It’s also a must-have herb for any well-stocked kitchen, and grows profusely with little water, enough so you can do what the French do and use the branches to perfume your meat while it’s grilling on the barbecue — or fill the inside of a delicious roast chicken. And because they are California natives, they are a useful addition to any habitat garden. And unlike many other sages and salvias that demand full sun, hummingbird sage does well in dappled shade, such as you would find under an oak tree, says Meyer.

In case you didn’t get the memo, California and the rest of the West are deep in drought, with no end in sight, so there’s no better time than now to reshape your landscaping — or balcony-scaping — with drought-tolerant plants. Although another wet winter would help stave off drought, it raises the specter of fresh disaster, according to experts. Exceptional drought is reserved for the 2nd percentile and below, meaning only one or two years out of 100 sampled have ever been as dry, Fuchs said.