by scmgadmin | Dec 5, 2018 | Plant of the Month
Southwest Plant of the Month – Blue Mist Flower – Conoclinium greggii (Eupatorium greggii) Plant Form: FlowerPlant Type: PerennialSunlight: Sun, Partial ShadePlant Size: 2′ x 3’Water Usage: LowColors: Blue, Purple Physical Description: ...
by scmgadmin | Oct 4, 2018 | Beneficial of the Month
Beneficial of the Month – Ladybeetles/Ladybird beetles (Family Coccinellidae) Part of our ongoing series, featuring insects that can help keep damaging pest insects under control. Sadly, these insects are often misidentified and mistaken for pests. Most people...
by scmgadmin | Dec 9, 2017 | Growing Tips
Growing Neomexicanus Wild Hop CAUTION: — Growing Neomexicanus Wild Hop Can be addictive — and it is just about as practical as a mid-engine sports car. I have learned enough to know better over the past eight months, but I am more motivated now than ever...
by scmgadmin | Sep 9, 2017 | Plant of the Month
Baja evening primrose –Oenothera stubbei Southwest Plant of the Month: Baja Evening Primrose –Oenothera stubbei Plant Form: Flower Plant Size: 6” x varies Plant Type: Perennial Water Usage: Low Sunlight: Sun, partial shade Colors: Yellow Physical...
by scmgadmin | Sep 9, 2017 | Food
Apples are Easy By Dudley Vines My old apple tree came with the house. I have no idea of the variety, but it produces some really nice fruit. The poor tree had the bark on one side stripped off by a puppy 15 or 20 years ago, but it has managed to outlive the dog and...