Tag: weather
Summer Warmth Continues Into Autumn
UNITED STATES—The locally mild climate might be rather boring. Winter weather is not very cold. Summer weather is only sometimes very hot. Then, warmth...
Planting Should Not Be Complicated
UNITED STATES—Autumn and winter are generally the best seasons for planting. Most vegetation is either less active than during other seasons, or dormant. It...
“Twisters” Is An Amazing Ride!
HOLLYWOOD—If you were to ask me about the 1996 flick “Twister” I would NOT be able to tell you much. All I can remember...
Aridity Is Opposite Of Humidity
UNITED STATES—Aridity is a measure of humidity. Humidity is a measure of aridity. Although opposite, they are similar. Humidity is the quantity of water...
Microclimates Are Distinct From Climates
UNITED STATES—Climates and geology are why cinema and television industries are so established here. Cinema evolved in Niles before relocating, with the evolution of...
Environmental Factors Silently Influence Bloom
UNITED STATES—Superbloom occurs only about once every decade or so. It is very unpredictable though. It can happen for two or even three consecutive...
Mediterranean Climate Is Quite Californian
UNITED STATES—"Mediterranean" translates from Latin to "middle of land." The Mediterranean Sea is in the middle of the land of those who named it....
Irrigation Resumes With Drier Weather
UNITED STATES—Spring, in several regards, is like autumn in reverse, or vice versa. Bloom increases for spring but decreases for autumn. Foliage increases for...
Spring Is Starting To Emerge
UNITED STATES—I think for most of America, maybe some parts more than others we can officially note that Winter is over and Spring is...
Californians Are Left Wondering: Is My Home Protected, Safe, And Secure?
UNITED STATES—Californians are worried about their homes. And with good reason.
Your home is an important asset and part of your net worth, and an...
Wind Is Messy And Hazardous
UNITED STATES—Arborists become more popular after storms. That is when consequences of negligent tree maintenance become more apparent. Wind dislodges limbs and destabilizes whole...
Frost Is Simply Too Chill
UNITED STATES—Chill can be good. Frost can be bad. The difference is 13 degrees Fahrenheit. Chill is at or less than 45 degrees. Frost...
Christmas Decorating, Have You Started?
UNITED STATES—The title alone should tell you everything you need to realize about this column. It is all about the impending Christmas holiday. Christmas...
Dormancy Facilitates Survival Through Winter
UNITED STATES—Dormancy is not exclusive to vegetation. Many animals are dormant while they hibernate through cold winter weather. Some animals are dormant while they...
Rainy Weather Begins With Autumn
UNITED STATES—Rain is at least as relevant as temperature is to the seasons here. Temperature does not change as much. The warmest of summer...
Autumn Bloom Is Remarkably Natural
UNITED STATES—Most flowers bloom during spring. That seems to be most practical. It maximizes the time for their seed to develop prior to the...
High School Football Kicks Off
UNITED STATES—I am a big football fan, in particular college football. However, I recently attended a high school football game for my nephew. Newsflash,...
Humid Weather Is Atypical Here
UNITED STATES—Aridity is the opposite of humidity. It is why summer warmth is not as unpleasant here as in humid climates. It does not...
Irrigation Technology Can Get Complicated
UNITED STATES—Old fashioned irrigation systems were quite thorough, and technically sustainable. They broadcast generous volumes of water over any vegetation that required it. Their...
Summer Is Fading Away
UNITED STATES—I cannot believe this, we’re already in the second week of the month of August, and it seems like summer is literally over....
