Stories written by Blue Thumb bloggers Cheryl Buckwalter and Vicky Bartish

	Lisa, West Sacramento Lisa, West Sacramento Lisa earned her Blue Thumb by using lots of mulch in her yard and installing an automatic irrigation system. Hear Lisa explain why its important to use water efficiently in the Sacramento region.
	Teresa, Folsom Teresa, Folsom Teresa called her water provider for advice on watering her landscape efficiently and found she could have a green lawn with less water in her landscape.
	Sara, Sacramento Sara, Sacramento Sara understands that we live in a Mediterranean climate where water is a limited resource. That’s why she created an innovative way to capture rain water. Hear how she did it.
	Walt, Granite Bay Walt, Granite Bay Walt installed an efficient drip irrigation system on his entire property, earning him a huge Blue Thumbs up. Hear his advice for others wanting to earn their Blue Thumb.
	Mayor Kevin Johnson, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson may not have a yard or garden, but he certainly knows how to use water wisely indoors — he turns off the water when brushing his teeth and runs the dishwasher only when full. Hear what the … Continue reading →