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Western Garden Problem Solver by Sunset

Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What to Do about It Robert Glennon

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    News from the Santa Clara Valley Water District

    Currently the Santa Clara County Water District is approving applications for the Lawn rebate program.  If you are with San Jose Water company then schedule your preinspection through them.  Otherwise your preinspection is through the water district.  NEW for 2019 is a rain catchment, rain garden and rain barrel program.  Check them out online. More info at the water district website: 

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