Southwestern Deserts
December, 2004
Regional Report
In the Garden
Christmas Trees
Nothing suggests the holiday season has arrived like the fresh scent of a pine tree indoors! In our dry southwestern climate, it's essential to monitor trees to keep needles fresh and succulent as long as possible, both for aesthetics and to reduce fire...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Master Watershed Steward Program Modeled after volunteer master gardener programs, the Arizona Master Watershed Steward program...
Clever Gardening Technique
Add Coffee Grounds to Your Compost Pile Coffee grinds are a good source of nitrogen, and they decompose quickly because they are already...
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Regional Reminders
- Maintain Flowering Holiday Plants
- Protect Frost-Tender Plants
- Plant Cool-Season Flowers
- Toss the Compost
- Plant Cool-Season Vegetables
