Agency Spotlight: Desert Water Agency
Established in 1961, DWA was founded to manage and protect water resources for Palm Springs and surrounding Coachella Valley areas. DWA is one of only 29 State Water Project contractors, securing essential imported water for the region that is used to replenish our underground aquifer. […]
Imagine a Day without Water
Imagine waking up and there’s no water for a shower or to brush your teeth. You can’t wash your hands and forget making a cup of coffee. […]
Landscaping Tip Of The Month: Create A Desert Friendly Garden
Even tough native plants require regular irrigation when they are first planted. It may take up to two summers before they are considered established. Fast-draining soils and frequent drying winds cause new plants to dry out quickly, so be sure to pay special attention to their moisture needs during these times. […]
Celebrate National Indoor Plant Week!
September 16-22, 2024 Welcome to National Indoor Plant Week, a time to embrace the beauty and benefits of indoor greenery! Whether you have a green thumb or are a new plant parent, let’s celebrate the joys of indoor planting this week. […]
Plant Of The Month: Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Berlandieri)
The Mexican Evening Primrose is a colorful, upright groundcover for small spaces. It is an aggressive plant that spreads by underground runners. It will happily invade nearby plantings, particularly those receiving regular irrigation. It is highly recommended to plant only where it can be contained. It grows to approximately 1 foot high and can spread to about 4 feet wide, with 1.5-inch, rose-pink blossoms that are abundant late spring into summer. For best performance, cut it back prior to bloom in late winter, then again after flowering ceases. It is [...]
Join Us At Cvep’s Morning Insights
Join us on Wednesday, September 11 as we present “Where Our Water Comes From“ and “The Need to Conserve“ at the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership’s monthly Morning Insights. To register for this free event, click here.
