BEST AcademyClimate Change in Las Vegas
How the valley’s summer heat and winter chill have changed, and why chill hours depend on the neighborhood you live in.
Ten free lectures that mix practical gardening advice with climate and geology research for the Las Vegas Valley. Presented by Robert C. Brandys, PhD, MPH, PE, and Gail M. Brandys, MS.
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How the valley’s summer heat and winter chill have changed, and why chill hours depend on the neighborhood you live in.
Why sunlight and UV here are harder on plants than the tag says, and how to judge the sun in your own yard.
The hard layer under many valley yards, often 3 to 14 inches down. How it traps water and roots, and how to plant around it.
How fast valley soil dries out, when watering does the most good, and what the yard sensors show about timing.
Why a plant’s home climate and seed source matter, and how to choose plants that fit the valley.
How walls, shade and reflected light change what will grow. A shaded courtyard lit by a mirror grows plants usually seen in Chicago.
How to use the BEST Academy plant matrices to pick plants that will still thrive as the valley warms.
What changes when a wild desert plant moves into a garden bed or a pot, and how to keep it healthy.
How home energy choices add to or reduce the heat that builds up over the valley.
Drip lines, emitters and controllers: how to design a system that fits your plants and keep it working.