Climate change and wine: Observations, impacts and future implications

"While the exact spatial changes in the magnitude and rate of climate in the future are speculative at this point, what is clear is that the climates of the future, both over the short term and over the long-term, will be different than those today. Can we remain steadfast in our approaches to growing crops? Likely not. However, this uncertainty should not keep us from knowing the issues and acting accordingly," wrote Gregory V. Jones in the summer of 2006. He is a Professor and research climatologist in the Geography Department at Southern Oregon University who specializes in the study of how climate variability and change impact natural ecosystems and agriculture.

Purple needlegrass (Stipa pulchra, Nassella pulchra) was designated the official state grass of California in 2004.

This article (FREMONTIA A Journal of the California Native Plant Society, 1981) makes the argument that Stipa pulchra (Nassella pulchra) is the best candidate for the restoration of native grasslands. A widespread, native perennial bunchgrass that can live for 150 years, purple needlegrass ranges from the Oregon border into northern Baja California.

Turtle Bay Arboretum Plant Talks & Workshops

Plant Talks & Workshops:

Plant Talks are now free to Turtle Bay members and volunteers and $3 for nonmembers.

Workshops are as priced.

Plant Talks & Workshops participants will receive a coupon for 10% off Nursery

purchases made on the day of the Plant Talk or Workshop.

The Mystery of Masting in Trees

Some people have observed a bumper crop of acorns this year. This fine article addresses: "Some trees reproduce synchronously over large areas, with widespread
ecological effects, but how and why?"

Growing California Oaks

Collecting, storing and planting acorns