Southwestern Deserts
May, 2001
Regional Report
In the Garden
Grow Desert Plants
The other day, someone said to me "all the plants are dead during the summer." I gritted my teeth and tried not to have unkind thoughts about covering him in compost. Sure the cool-season annuals are burned out and non-natives are gasping for breath,...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Plant Sale and Garden Fair The Arboretum at Flagstaff, Arizona, will hold its annual summer plant sale on June 16 and 17. A...
Recipes
Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage Although temperatures are heating up, cool-season cabbage is still being harvested in my garden....
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Regional Reminders
- Increase Watering Frequency
- Control Pearl Scale
- Plant Colorful Annuals
- Check for Black Widows
- Monitor Tomato Plants
