Southwestern Deserts
July, 2003
Regional Report
In the Garden
Natural Plant Dyes
Whew! It's hot in my garden with the record-breaking heat that's been hammering the Phoenix area. Rather than fight it, I choose to think of July and August as the equivalent of snowy winters in other parts of the country. It's a good time to hide...
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Resources
Books
Native Plants for High-Elevation Western Gardens Native Plants for High-Elevation Western Gardens by Janice Busco and Nancy R. Morin in...
Local Buzz
School Garden Assistance for Teachers Western Growers is developing a program to assist teachers with school gardens in Arizona and...
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Regional Reminders
- Sow Native Seeds
- Sow Pumpkins
- Harvest Rainwater
- Monitor Water Needs
- Caring for Lawns in Summer Heat
