Monthly Archives: January 2009

Saving Water Is Hip!

When everyone pitches in to save water, it is incredible what can be done! Just one of the many readily available water savings programs is the Metropolitan Water District’s Save A Buck program, which helps connect consumers to their water … Continue reading

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Plant of the Week: Lavender

It’s got looks, a great scent and is utterly enchanting: it’s the lavender plant! And not only is the lavender as lovely to look at as it is to smell, but it is also a great plant to use in … Continue reading

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Book of the Week: California Native Plants for the Garden

This week’s Book of the Week is California Native Plants for the Garden, by Carol Bornstein, David Fross and Bart O’Brien. This is a great helping guide for those seeking to fill their gardens with happy native plants, and plants … Continue reading

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Water District of the Week: American Water

This week’s ater district spotlight is quite a doozy! With divisions flanked all over the United States, the Cyber-Rain Water District of the Week is American Water, California division. As a large water utility, proving water to about 15,000,000 people, … Continue reading

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Every Drop Counts… Really!

The old saying, that “every drop counts,” rings true, especially as Californians experience a water crisis. On the heels of news that one of California’s major water providers, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, may soon have to curtail … Continue reading

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Cyber-Rain In The News

$100 in monthly saving. “It was the best customer support I have ever encountered.” “Well made and easy to install…” These are just a few of the positive things we have heard from customers about the Cyber-Rain system, and we … Continue reading

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Water District of the Week: Casitas Municipal Water District

This week’s Water District of the Week is the Casitas Municipal Water District, of Ventura County. Casitas Municipal Water District was selected for its commitment to water conservation. According to the CMWD, Ron Merckling, the district’s Water Conservation Manager, stressed … Continue reading

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$200 LADWP Rebate on Cyber-Rain

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power now offers a $200 rebate on Cyber-Rain, the smart sprinkler controller that connects to the Internet, checks the weather report, and automatically waters only as much as is needed.  Since Cyber-Rain retails for … Continue reading

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Water Rationing: A Real Possibility, What You Need To Know

Since the beginning of Cyber-Rain, we have encouraged consumers to save water in every way possible. The Cyber-Rain “smart” sprinkler controller is designed to help save water, prevent waste and save money on the water bills. According to new reports, … Continue reading

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Book of the Week: Passionate Gardening

This week’s book choice is one we are proud to be “passionate about.” This week’s Book of the Week is “Passionate Gardening: Good Advice for Challenging Climates” by Lauren Springer Ogden and Rob Proctor. This title was published by Fulcrum … Continue reading

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