Field researchers studying the Golmud Solar Park in China’s Gobi Desert have documented measurable shifts in air temperature, ...

You’re cruising along, when all of a sudden, your vehicle starts to slide. So, what causes this sudden scare? That’s where microclimates kick in. A microclimate is a small area where weather ...

Begin your Permaculture Design by mapping the microclimates. In this video, Andrew Millison visits the urban permaculture garden and green roof of Marisha Auerbach in Portland, Oregon. Over ten years, ...

BackgroundWater scarcity, declining water quality, and increasing climate variability are imposing unprecedented constraints on global food production, ...

The secret to a thriving garden is not fighting the regional climate but rather grasping the “Grand Master” of design: context. Context is crucial in design, shaping how your garden interacts with its ...

Climates are regionally prevalent patterns of weather. The climate here is a chaparral or Mediterranean climate. It is characterized by warm and arid summers, and mild and rainy winters.