Drought-Friendly Plants, El Dorado Home Tours and Lineworkers Rodeo - May 13, 2015
Daily List: 3 Ways to Cut Water Use in Your Yard - it's #WaterWednesday!
We're hearing good information about how to save water, especially with mandatory cutbacks coming. One source I've found for those little nuggets is the California State Parks on Twitter.
California State Parks
http://www.parks.ca.gov/
Twitter: @CAStateParks
Drought-Friendly Plants for California
UC Davis Arboretum
http://ow.ly/IQ7Gt
Garden of the Hills Tour
The Assistance League of Sierra Foothills is getting ready for its 6th Annual Garden of the Hills Tour this weekend.
Reporter Nha Nguyen is there getting a preview of two of the seven garden oases on this years itinerary.
And she's live now with the details on how your attendance will hope out the adjoining community.
Home Tours
May 16th and 17th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$25/adult, $10/children 10 and under
(916) 933-1845
http://www.sierrafoothills.assistanceleague.org
S'mores Bar
The S'mores Bar is now open for business In Davis AND they deliver! No need to leave the house to get your desserts. This Davis-based venture from baker Jenn Cheng delivers the classic campfire snack right to your door. Cheng began her custom-order dessert business Love Baked in 2012 and launched The S'mores Bar in mid-April, based on the popularity of her squares.
http://www.thesmoresbar.com
Ageless Style: Pencil Skirt
Ageless style is all about how to wear things at any age. Today we go for the pencil skirt. You don't have to be built like Jessica Rabbit to pull off this staple!
THE LIPSTICK GIRAFFE
http://thelipstickgiraffe.com
http://www.facebook.com/thelipstickgiraffe
http://instagram.com/thelipstickgiraffe
Veterans Awareness Ride
The National Veterans Awareness Ride is a ten day ride across America, from Sacramento, CA (Auburn) to Washington, DC. During this ride, we visit veterans' hospitals and homes to spend time with vets and thank them for their service. We speak at schools about the pride of patriotism and the importance of veterans in our society. And we participate in memorial services that honor military personnel who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. The ride leaves for Washington, DC from the Auburn Veterans Hall on Wednesday, May 13 at 8am.
http://www.nvar.us/
Measuring Life Hacks
Who needs a ruler or measuring cup? These days you can use just about anything when attempting to pour the perfect amount! Joni Hilton shows us how.
http://bit.ly/YourYouTubeMom
http://www.jonihilton.com
Lineworkers Rodeo
The 15th Annual American Public Power Association (APPA) Lineworkers Rodeo takes place Saturday, May 16 with electric utility lineworkers from across the USA competing to be the best. The community is invited to watch more than 300 public power apprentice and journey lineworkers vie for trophies by competing in timed events that test their essential skills in a safe environment. Some of the events take place 40 feet atop utility poles.
APPA Lineworkers Rodeo
Saturday
Opening Ceremony 7:30am & Competition Starts 8am
Gibson Ranch Park
8556 Gibson Ranch Road, Elverta
Free & Open to the Public
http://www.smud.org
Lacrosse Fanatic
It's one of the only "LACROSSE ONLY" stores in the region. We are going to check out all the latest gear for the guys, gals and kids!
Lacrosse Fanatic
9500 Micron Ave. Ste 114
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 363-8700
http://lacrossefanatic.com/
Dishin' With Tina: Zia's Delicatessen
1401 O Street
Sacramento
916.441.3354
Drought Tree Watering
Tree care during the drought can be tricky. A local arborist will show us a technique called deep watering to improve soil moisture around trees and shrubs. Water is injected directly into the root zones.
http://www.davey.com/arborist-advice/articles/deep-watering/