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- AgroLaboratory. Irrigation scheduling and design software for farming (metric units.) Also fertigation software that allows you to look at various nutrient and fertilizer options for use in fertilizer injection into irrigation water. Both programs allow you to perform various "what if" scenarios. Very easy to use, helps you find values for things like ETo. Considers many different variables. You will need some technical farming knowledge, this is aimed at professional farmers. This is a pretty cool program if you are a professional farmer. Works for truck crops (vegetables), forage crops, grains, with option to add any crop. Be patient and watch the tutorials a few times, there is a lot of information to absorb.
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Clinton D. Wagner's Landscape and Irrigation Take-off Service. Great information for irrigation contractors. I use Mr. Wagner's estimating book for my own work. If you're a landscape contractor you should check this out!
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Erosion Control Products and Systems NH. Erosion control products (mulches and hydroseed), systems, and services by Landscape Support Services of Southern New Hampshire.
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The Irrigator's Network Designed to give irrigation professionals the opportunity to exchange ideas, locate educational courses, and keep informed on the latest developments that affect the irrigation industry. Geared toward Texas, but with good information for anywhere.
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IrrigationJobs.com. Search jobs and resumes in all areas of irrigation. Columbia, MD.
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IrrigationTV.com. Videos on irrigation design, installation, scheduling, marketing and more.
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LawnCafe.com Forums for lawn care professionals. I took a quick look around and most of the irrigation posts appear to be questions from homeowners rather than pros. As always when dealing with forums, be careful about the advice given. I would carefully think it over before implementing any advice given. I saw a considerable number of wrong answers.
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Lawn Care Billing Software. Simple, easy to use lawn care billing and scheduling software.
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Stebbins and Associates. Executive Search services in Turf, Hort, Crop Production, and related "greens industry" business segments. Domestic, International, Bilingual specialists. Sacramento, CA.
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Victoria Backflow Inspection. We inspect Backflow Preventers for Irrigation and Sprinkler systems. Victoria, BC, Canada.
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This is Timberline Lodge in Northern Oregon. It seems fitting to take a look at it today, as it was built during the depression as a WPA project to create jobs. Today millions of people every year still enjoy this National Historic Landmark. Those bail-out dollars have had a lasting impact!
The Lodge in the photo above is buried under 25 feet of snow! I love exploring old hotels and I'd like to show you some of them. Take a free on-line tour of Timberline Lodge with me. The craftsmanship and art make Timberline Lodge one of a kind.
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Quick Review: Recommended. This book provides a good background on irrigation, and will help you decide if an irrigation system will be of benefit for you. This would be an excellent book for someone planning to hire a contractor to install an irrigation system. It will provide you with what you need to know to evaluate the contractor's proposal and work. See full review.
Los Angeles Residents:
Is your shower not working Monday and Thursday AM? To conserve water Los Angeles is limiting yard watering to 2 days a week. The same two days for everyone! In theory, this could cause some massive water pressure problems if everyone turned on their sprinklers at the same time. So has it? If you live in the LADWP district how's your shower working on Monday and Thursday mornings? Please send me an email and let me know. This should be interesting!
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The photo below is of the Oregon Caves Chateau. It's one-of-a-kind, and one of my favorites. Built in 1934, it is essentially unchanged since it was built. The exterior is shingled with tree bark. A real creek flows through the dining room. Even the furniture is still original! Please click on the photo and join me for a free mini-vacation without leaving your desk:
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