by scmgadmin | Nov 5, 2021 | Awards
SEMG Salutes Cathryne Richards for Life Member Achievement What being a Lifetime Master Gardener means to me!By Cathryne Richards When I moved here in 2005 from Utah, I left behind a ¼ acre Property with mature fruit trees, a great “salsa garden” and secondary water...
by scmgadmin | Nov 11, 2020 | Information
2020 Impact – Sandoval Master Gardeners at Work The COVID pandemic impacted everyone’s plans for 2020, even Sandoval Extension Master Gardeners (SEMG). Despite the restrictions Master Gardeners stayed focused on supporting our communities. In the middle of the...
by scmgadmin | Jul 13, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
King David Came Over For Great Species Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish Botanist (1707-1778) By Kate Shadock – SEMG 2018 Master Gardener’s recognize this headline as the mnemonic technique to encode the hierarchical order of scientific plant identification, also known...
by scmgadmin | Jul 13, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
Growing Tomatoes in Sandoval County By Sam Thompson – SEMG 2008 – ‘The Tomato Maven’ There are three key challenges to growing tomatoes in Sandoval county: Low fertility soil, high temperatures, pests, and diseases. This month we’ll focus on the challenges of...
by scmgadmin | Jul 10, 2020 | Plant of the Month
Southwest Plant of the Month – Beebalm or Bergamot – Monarda fistulosa var. menthifolia General Information Plant Form Flower Plant Size 3′ x 2′ Plant Type Perennial Water Usage Medium Sunlight Sun, Partial Shade Colors Pink, Purple Physical...
