Southwestern Deserts
May, 2005
Regional Report
Clever Gardening Technique
Pollinate Tomatoes
If tomato plants aren't setting fruit due to a lack of pollinators (or very high temperatures), gently tap the flowers in the early morning hours to help transfer the pollen.
Shows & Events
New Mexico Master Gardener Conference
The theme of the New Mexico Master Gardener Conference is "8 Seasons, 8 Zones," and it covers the diverse areas Southwesterners garden in -- from the high Chihuahuan desert to alpine meadows and everything that lies in between. The conference will be held in Otero County/Alamogordo, New Mexico, June 9-11. For details and registration, visit: http://www.oteromastergardeners.com
