by Paget Rose | Feb 22, 2021 | Growing Tips, Information, Tips & Ideas
Composting in Winter Excerpt from Bernalillo County Master Composter; shared by John Zarolla, BCMC When the temperature within a composting setup goes below 55°F, then microbial activity slows down as does the decomposition of organic materials in the bin. The...
by Paget Rose | Feb 22, 2021 | Growing Tips, Information, Tips & Ideas
Garden Planning 101 – Winter Preparation (photo: K. Shadock) by Kate Shadock, SEMG 2018 Garden planning for many of us, is often more about fixing the planting mistakes of the developers or previous owners than creating an oasis from scratch. It can feel like...
by Paget Rose | Feb 14, 2021 | Growing Tips, Tips & Ideas
Southwest Yard & Garden – Controlling Perennial Weeds: Silverleaf Nightshade and Nutsedges Silverleaf nightshade flowers are beautiful, but parts of the plant are toxic to humans and animals. Photo from NMSU Extension Guide “Silverleaf Nightshade” W-15....
by Paget Rose | Dec 11, 2020 | Growing Tips, Tips & Ideas
Southwest Yard & Garden – Christmas Cactus Care Beautiful blossoms aside, notice how smooth the edges of the flattened leaves are on this Christmas cactus. Photo credit spablab flickr.com. Question: How should I care for my new Christmas cactus to ensure...
by Paget Rose | Oct 23, 2020 | Recipes, Tips & Ideas
Southwest Yard & Garden – Green with Tomato Envy Question: What should I do with all of these green tomatoes? Yours Truly, Los Lunas, NM Answer: I first answered this question way back in 2018. And here we are again, with first frosts snapping across the...
by Paget Rose | Oct 1, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
How to Plant Your Trees These videos, and so much more, can be found at the Arbor Day Foundation website. Visit Our Facebook Page Look for News in Your Favorite CategoryLook for News in Your Favorite Category Select Category Arts and Crafts...
