Southwestern Deserts

September, 2003
Regional Report

Shows & Events

Arizona Highlands Garden Conference 2003
Sponsored by Master Gardeners from three counties, this event focuses on gardening between 3000 and 7000 feet. It will be held September 29-30 in Payson, AZ. Register before September 3 for $50 for 1 day, $80 for both days. Cost is $65/$95 thereafter. For a full agenda, go to: http://cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/ahgc/conference2003.html

Local Buzz

New Gardening Show
Television shows geared for desert gardener are few, but John Chapman, master gardener and journalist, aims to correct that. He stars in a segment “The Desert Master Gardener” on Jan D’Atri’s new television show, “Heart and Home,” airing on broadcast channel 27 or Cox Cable 13 in the central Arizona region. It airs on Sundays at noon and again the next day, Mondays, at 8:00 p.m. starting in August.

School Garden Grants, Fun Activities, Lessons and more at - www.kidsgardening.org

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