Growing Tomatoes in Sandoval County
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...
Southwest Yard & Garden – Peak Fire Blight Season
Southwest Yard & Garden – Peak Fire Blight Season The drooping branch with dead leaves on this pear tree is exhibiting classic shepherd’s crook symptoms and was diagnosed with fire blight by the NMSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic. I’ve got good news and bad news....
Southwest Yard & Garden – Fasciation Fascination
Southwest Yard & Garden – Fasciation Fascination Question: What is ailing this sotol plant, and can you suggest a remedy? – J. Linnell, submitted via Bernalillo County Extension Agent Sara Moran Answer: I see why you’re concerned about your sotol. In...
Southwest Yard & Garden – Act Now to Control Squash Bug Populations
Southwest Yard & Garden – Act Now to Control Squash Bug Populations Question: Squash bugs decimated my plants and my crop last summer. What should I be doing now to prevent this from happening again? Sarah H., Las Cruces Answer: You are not alone, and I’m...
Bee Part of The Solution, Bee Proactive
Bee Part of The Solution, Bee Proactive Contributed by Suzanne Bollenbach – SEMG 2018 Imagine pollinating your flowers and vegetables by hand. Whew! I don’t want to do that. I want the bees and other pollinators to continue to do their thing. The sad truth is that...Upcoming Events
Jul
18
Sat
2020
9:00 am
Vertebrate Pest Control – Los Ra...
@ Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center
Vertebrate Pest Control – Los Ra...
@ Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center
Jul 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Presented by Sam Smallidge, NMSU Demonstrations, Workshops & Lectures. Reservations: Some classes may have a space limitation, so please RSVP early to reserve yours. Fees: $5.00 per class (cash or check at the door). Register[...]
Jul
19
Sun
2020
9:00 am
Corrales Growers Market
@ Corrales Growers Market
Corrales Growers Market
@ Corrales Growers Market
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
SEMGs support the Corrales Growers Market from the last week of April to the last week of October. The marketplace operates from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteer hours can be used to[...]
Jul
22
Wed
2020
8:30 am
Rio Rancho Waterwise Demonstrati...
@ Rio Rancho Waterwise Demonstration Garden
Rio Rancho Waterwise Demonstrati...
@ Rio Rancho Waterwise Demonstration Garden
Jul 22 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Please come join the fun and make a difference in your community! Master Gardeners and Rio Rancho Tree Stewards are encouraged to participate.
Jul
26
Sun
2020
9:00 am
Corrales Growers Market
@ Corrales Growers Market
Corrales Growers Market
@ Corrales Growers Market
Jul 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
SEMGs support the Corrales Growers Market from the last week of April to the last week of October. The marketplace operates from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteer hours can be used to[...]