Southwestern Deserts
March, 2003
Regional Report
In the Garden
Aphids
I'm always surprised at how quickly aphids seem to appear: one day plants are free of them, the next day tender stems are covered with these tiny sap-suckers. I spotted them on the penstemon near my front gate today, but hadn't noticed them a couple of...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Garden Art Exhibit and Auction The Tucson Botanical Garden will display charming and unusual sculptures throughout the grounds...
Books
Secret Gardens of Santa Fe If seeking inspiration for spring planting, page through Secret Gardens of Santa Fe (Rizzoli,...
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Regional Reminders
- Set Out Warm-Season Vegetables
- Fertilize Deciduous Fruit Trees
- Care for Wildflowers
- Transplant Landscape Plants
- Harvest Citrus and Vegetables
