Southwestern Deserts
February, 2007
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Bird Watching
It may be early for birds to start their spring migration, but its still a good time to check in with our feathered friends to see how theyre doing. During the 10th Annual Great Backyard Bird...
New Space-Saving Squash
Summer squash varieties come in many different shapes and colors, and some of the most unique are the patty pans. Often compared to flying saucers, these varieties combine the rich summer squash...
New Double-Flowered Hellebore
Dan Hinkley, formerly of Heronswood Nursery fame, has been breeding hellebores, also called Christmas roses, for years. His selections have expanded the color and form of hellebore flowers...
New/Old Garden Hoes
Many home gardeners are clever recyclers, and are adept at finding new ways to use an old product or tool in the garden. If youre in this category, then youll appreciate the idea behind Rogue...
In the Garden
Plant Perseverance
Every gardener I talked to this week continues to lament their loss of plants caused by January's exceptionally cold weather. Species and landscapes that had not experienced frost damage before took a hit this year. Flowering has been set back as aloe...
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Resources
Shows & Events
12th Water Conservation and Xeriscape Conference The Xeriscape Council of New Mexico is the sponsor of the upcoming 12th Water Conservation and...
Clever Gardening Technique
Pots on Wheels The thought of lugging heavy pots around may dissuade you from protecting them if frost is...
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Regional Reminders
- Plant Bare-Root Deciduous Fruit Trees
- Selectively Prune Nonnative Deciduous Trees
- Generate a Planting List
- Clean Up Around Citrus Trees
- Transplant Globe Artichokes
