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Siskiyou County
A Four-Season Area With Peaceful Outdoor Enjoyment For All
Kids’ Educational Toys Puzzles • Kites • Books Jewelry • Nest Boxes Optics • Wild Bird Seeds Birthday gifts galore
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Mount Shasta Farmers’ Market
Feeding our community for 21 years direct from the farmers and producers to you.
Mondays 3:30-6pm May 18 to October 12
E. Castle St. in Central Downtown Mt. Shasta
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making fresh affordable
Accepting WIC, Senior Farmers Market Vouchers, CalFresh and Market Match
Project of Jefferson Economic Development Institute
Re-imagine your yard with native and drought-resistant trees and plants. Group plants depending on watering needs and types of sprinkler, sun/shade exposure, soil and plant types. Adjust your watering schedule based on each group's specific needs to avoid overwatering or underwatering areas.
Take a Sprinkler Break
Grass doesn't have to be bright green year-round. It's natural for your landscape to go dormant and look a little brown in the summer's hottest months. There are several ways to save water outdoors.
· Steponthelawn,andifthegrassspringsback,itdoesn'tneedwater.
· Raise your lawnmower blade. Taller grass promotes deeper root growth, resulting in a more drought-resistant lawn, reduced evapo-
ration and fewer weeds.
· Fixsprinklerheadsthatarebrokenorsprayingonthesidewalk,street
or driveway. You can also install drip irrigation or add a smart control- ler to your irrigation system.
Irrigate Crops Efficiently
Water-saving irrigation equipment and management practices can improve water consumption. Use of sprinkler irrigation systems and drip micro-irrigation systems are on the rise.
Go the Extra Mile
There are several small acts you can do every day to be more water efficient. · Water your house plants with the water you collect while rinsing
fruit and vegetables.
· Showerforonlyfiveminutes.
· Cutbackondishwashingbydesignatingoneglassforyourdrinking
water each day or refilling a water bottle.
Wet years and dry years are as much a part of Northern California as are the scorching summers at the north end of the Sacramento valley. Water is essential to life. Becoming a water smart family is essential to your comfort, health, and enjoyment of the breathtaking outdoors we are lucky to have on our doorsteps. Start saving gallons now and keep the water flowing, even in a dry year. Ó
Deborah Peel is a writer, blogger, content marketer, mother and lover of big trees and isolated mountain tops. She's an avid hiker and a dog person. She will gladly skip a shower to devote water to her vegetable garden!
fied to use at least 20% less water than a standard showerhead.
Be Picky About Plants
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