Southwestern Deserts
August, 2003
Regional Report
In the Garden
Leucophyllums for Summer Color
When humidity and summer thundershowers arrive, Leucophyllums burst into bloom seemingly overnight. My regular stroll to a nearby park takes on a completely different appearance, with a swath of purple-flowering shrubs along the sidewalk.
A decade or...
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Resources
Web Finds
Wildlife Site Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, this Nature site provides a variety of...
Local Buzz
Tribute to Long-Time Gardener Maricopa County Master Gardeners are creating a Scholarship Endowment in honor of James Baker,...
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Regional Reminders
- Provide Water for Wildlife
- Maintain Roses
- Harvest Rainwater
- Caring for Citrus
- Watering Lawns
