Plant of the Month: Jupiter’s Beard (March 2015)

by Jan Koehler Jupiter’s Beard Scientific Name: Centranthus ruber Other Common Name: red valerian Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Caprifoliaceae ,

Growing Tips

Grafting Tomatoes

by Sam Thompson, SCMG Coordinator Grafting vegetables is one method for increasing production while overcoming

Classes and Workshops

NM Native Plant Society

Landscaping with Native Plants Adapted to the Three Eco-Regions of Albuquerque By Jan Henfling, SCMG Intern The

Sandoval County Master Gardener Program

The Sandoval Master Gardeners (SCMG) are trained by New Mexico State University horticultural specialists and instructors under the guidance of Sandoval County Cooperative Extension Service. SCMG are a volunteer organization committed to providing better gardening techniques to the community with the latest, most practical horticultural information available.

The Sandoval County Master Gardener Program began in 1995. There are 11 counties in New Mexico and the Navajo Nation Extension Service with active Master Gardener programs.

Check out the many upcoming events and classes available to Master Gardeners. Some are also available to the general public.