Maintaining Your Garden
Watering Your Garden
- Savingwater.org
How to save water with drip irrigation and sprinklers.
- Dripworks.com
Planning and sales of drip irrigation supplies
- BeWaterWise.com
In depth information on how to save water in your garden.
- Water Saving Handout
Quick reference for saving water in your garden.
Tip: For more localized information, look for resources from your local water utility company.
Managing Weeds
- Weed Photo Gallery
Contains images of many California weeds and their treatment information.
- Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides tips on Weeds
Fact sheets on weed management that include prevention techniques and how-to's on managing individual types of weeds.
- Weed Management Video
A CSGN Youtube video covering the basics of weed management.
Controlling Pests
- Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides
Tips on controlling pests without pesticides.
- OurWaterOurWorld.org
Fact sheets on 9 different pests and other pest management topics. (English & Spanish)
- Controlling Critters Video
A CSGN Youtube video covering the basics of keeping pests under control.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
An article from UC Davis about alternatives to pesticides.
Summer Care Ideas
- Summer Gardening Tips
An article from from Harvest of the Month that covers various ways to keep your garden maintained during the summer.
- Life Lab's Summer Vacation for Your Garden Post
Various tips and tricks for school gardens over summer break.
- Summer in the School Garden
A 40 page guide for summer garden care and volunteer management.