Archive for Weekend
Hello Residents,
With the increase of short term rentals in our community we wanted to provide our residents with the “Good Neighbor Brochure” to provide to any guests staying within our community. The county requires these guidelines to be given to each rental guest. Please visit the following website and download the brochure. Also, check out the incredible website to learn more about short term rental ordinances as well.
It is almost time to shake off those winter blues and dive headfirst into the glorious era of spring gardening. March is the perfect time to begin sowing seeds and planting all sorts of greenery.
March is prime time for getting your vegetable garden off to a roaring start. Roll out the green carpet for veggies such as lettuce, kale, and spinach. As it gets warmer sow crops like tomatoes, peppers and squash indoors, and your taste buds will be doing a happy dance at harvest time.
We know spring is about flowers, and March is the perfect month to plant those eye-popping beauties. Start sowing annual seeds like marigolds, sunflowers, and zinnias, or plant bulbs for dazzling dahlias. Also, consider cold-hardy grasses or dramatic perennials like coneflowers for visual impact.
In March, it is also a great time to begin sowing for aromatic herbs like basil, parsley, cilantro, and chives. Your culinary creations will be the talk of the town (or at least at the family dinner.)
While your at it, why not turn your garden into a fruit filled paradise? March also a perfect time to plant fruit trees like apricots, peaches, and plums, or berry bushes like raspberries and blackberries. You’ll be basking in the sweet, juicy rewards of your labor.
Give your garden a local touch by planting native California plants. March is an ideal time to start sowing seeds for drought tolerant beauties like poppies, lupines, and sagebrush. Not only will you create a stunning low-maintenance landscape, but also provide habitat for local wildlife!
March is the perfect month to begin a fantastic growing season. With a mix of veggies, herbs, flowers, fruits, and foliage, you’ll create a stunningly diverse landscape that is pleasing to the eye and palate. So embrace your inner gardener, have fun, and let the March planting madness begin!
Spring time is near! The storms have passed, and we are looking at a nice week ahead. Back to sunshine and 50 degree daytime temps. While we did get some nice rain this week, the storm did not produce a lot of snow as some may have hoped it would. We are now in March, and spring is approaching. While there is always a chance we could still get some snow, the possibility seems to be getting slimmer and slimmer as each day passes by.
Although, precipitation this winter has significantly raised the moisture level of dry and dead fuels throughout California, according to Cal Fire’s Southern Operations Unit. Live fuel moisture also has begun to rise. At the lower elevations, grass will begin to sprout soon and continue into June. This is great news, however, we never fully know if Mother Nature will provide us with adequate moisture needed, so it is better to be safe than sorry. It is always a good practice to conserve water regardless of the situation. We can never go wrong by using less water any time of the year!
Please feel free to explore our blog and our website for more ideas on how to conserve water around your mountain home, & don’t forget to set your clocks forward an hour this coming weekend!
Many of us associate dehydration with the summer days, however, you CAN still get dehydrated in the colder months. Winter dehydration is harder to notice, therefore, it is important to realize your body loses moisture every day through respiration, perspiration, urination, and bodily function, regardless of the temperature outside. So, it is crucial that you replenish your fluid levels by drinking water regularly throughout the day, not matter what the weather!
Rain and potentially more snow are on the way!
If you need any help this season clearing your road, driveway, or walkway please refer to our communities updated 2024 list, provided by Marsha Kennedy. If you do not get an answer right away, please leave a message as these individuals may be in between projects as you contact them.
In observance of Presidents Day, Pine Cove Water District will be closed Monday February 19, 2024. If you would like to make a payment while we are closed you can do so online through our webpage or drop it though the office door slot. We will return in the office Tuesday morning at 9am.
If you have a water emergency throughout this time, like a burst pipe or leak please call the on call emergency line (951) 294-8282.
Thank you James Ingram for the beautiful picture here at PCWD. We are embracing the chill & enjoying the views!
Quick Reminder: If you are leaving your mountain home, be sure to turn off the customer valve and empty all the drains.
If you don’t know where your customer shut off valve is at the street, please call during normal business hours to waive a service fee and we’ll guide you. If you call after hours, there will be a fee starting at $15. An emergency leak or busted pipe call after hours could incur a fee starting at $50.
If you notice any leaks, call us immediately. Upon confirmation of the leak you could receive a $25 gift card to a restaurant in town.
Regular Office Hours: 9am – 4pm; 951-659-2675
After Hours Emergency Line 951-294-8282
More rain is on the way! Be prepared before the storm comes.
SANDBAG LOCATION FOR RESIDENTS:
Sandbags are available to Pine Cove Residents during office hours 9am-4pm Monday through Friday at 24917 Marion Ridge Rd.
This self service sandbag stations are for residents only. Please bring your own shovel or come to the office to conveniently borrow our scooper. Limit is 10 bags per household.
Pine Cove residents can pick up free sandbags during office hours. There is a limit of 10 bags per household, as we want to ensure there are enough bags for everyone. The sandbags DO NOT come pre-filled, so please bring a shovel, or come to the office to conveniently borrow our scooper!
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 951-659-2675
