Southwestern Deserts
July, 2009
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Compact Obedient Plant
Obedient plant ( Physostegia ) is a widely adapted perennial flower that is so-named, not for its compact and controllable growth habit, but for the way the flowers can be bent into a desired...
On-Line Fruit Encyclopedia
If youre a fruit nut, heres a Web site for you. Fruitipedia.com is an on-going encyclopedia of edible fruits of the world that lists almost 300 different fruits from around the world. Developed...
The Soil Sifter
Many garden plants love a loose, fertile topsoil for growing. This is especially true of fine-rooted plants. However, unless youre willing to buy bagged topsoil or compost or have someone screen...
Keeping Kudzu Under Control
Its considered the scourge of the South. Kudzu is a perennial, vining weed that has taken over thousands of acres of land in the Southeast. It spreads at a rate of 150,000 acres a year and, with...
In the Garden
Praying Mantids
While brushing away leaves stuck to the top of a barrel cactus, movement from a praying mantid scurrying from my disruptive activities caught my eye. Praying mantids are intriguing insects that can be found in the garden in summer. Adult praying mantids...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Tomato Fiesta Albuquerque Area Extension Master Gardeners host the Tomato Fiesta event including heirloom...
Clever Gardening Technique
A Good Use for Mesquite Beans Flour made from mesquite beans is highly nutritious and was once a staple of Native American...
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Regional Reminders
- Sow Sunflower Seeds
- Provide Water for Wildlife
- Wash off Cochineal Scale
- Sow Pumpkin Seeds
- Water Effectively
