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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Software Update 3.7 for Cyber-Rain
More exciting news in the world of Cyber-Rain: there is a new software update! The newest Cyber-Rain software update will allow users with 2-line display controllers to use the new Cyber-Rain Smart Scheduling Wizard nd to function with newer and … Continue reading
Plant of the Week: Tree Fern
The fern is an intriguing and even mysterious member of the plant family. I find it fascinating for its structural throwback (a fern is easy to spot among other plants) and for its ability to survive and multiply, without using … Continue reading
How We Save Water
It has been exceptionally exciting hearing from many individuals as to how they save water and how they encourage others to pitch in as well! Mark Mahoney of Kohler Kitchen and Bath and SaveWaterAmerica pointed out some very interesting facts … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Fun
Tagged charity, Conservation, cyber-rain, green, habitat for humanity, higher efficiency toilet, Irrigation, kohler, low-flush toilet, save water America, sprinkler, toilet, water
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Cyber-Rain Speaks With Ewing Irrigation
This week, we were pleased to have the pleasure of speaking with Warren Gorowitz, Vice President overseeing Sustainability and Conservation, at Ewing Irrigation. Ewing also sells Cyber-Rain smart sprinkler controllers, which Gorowitz lauds as a useful tool for conserving water … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Fun, news, Smart Sprinkler Controllers
Tagged Conservation, cyber-rain, ewing irrigation, garden, green, Irrigation, landscape, landscaping, technology, water
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How We Are Conserving
We have been delighted with the myriad of responses we’ve been receiving from individuals who have been sharing their water-saving tips. This week we heard from David Beaulieu, writer of the Guide to Landscaping, found at http://landscaping.about.com. David focuses on … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Gardening Tips
Tagged Conservation, environment, garden, Gardening, green, Irrigation, landscape, nature, plant, water, woodland garden, xeriscape
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“Save Our Water” Saves Water
In honor of Smart Irrigation Month (the entire month of July), we will be highlighting fascinating ways in which individuals and groups are conserving water. Our last conservationist was Fabienne, who developed a simple yet carefully planned system by which … Continue reading
How Do You Save Water?
How are you conserving water this Smart Irrigation Month? We’ve received some great examples of ways users are conserving water this summer, and we’ll start with user Fabienne! Fabienne saves water on a daily basis by recycling water, dividing up … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Fun
Tagged car wash, Conservation, cyber-rain, environment, green, home water use, Irrigation, landscape, sprinkler, technology, water, water saving tips, water use
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AB 1881 and Your Lawn
The Water Conservation Landscaping Act (Assembly Bill 1881 aka AB 1881) may have been officiated in 2006, but it has future repercussions for all California residents. This far-reaching act directs water providers and consumers in water use, and within the … Continue reading
Plant of the Week: Lamium/Deadnettle
This week’s Plant of the Week is the Deadnettle. A member of the Lamium genus (of which there are many varieties), the Deadnettle is a hardy plant to consider when planning a water-savvy garden. The deadnettle/Lamium is not known as … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Gardening Tips, Smart Sprinkler Controllers
Tagged Conservation, deadnettle, environment, garden, Gardening, green, Irrigation, lamium, landscape, landscaping, plant, planting, technology, water
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Check Out Cyber-Rain In The New EarthShare Brochure!
We’re very excited to announce Cyber-Rain’s cameo appearance in a new brochure from the California division of EarthShare! EarthShare is a national organization which helps promote environmental charities and encourages sustainable living and responsible stewardship of the environment. In the … Continue reading