by scmgadmin | Mar 3, 2017 | Projects
Shovels 101 Dudley Vines Shovels come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and you can pay as much as you like for a shovel. First of all, do you want a short handle or a long handle? According to True Temper®, short handles allow more precise digging in small spaces...
by scmgadmin | Mar 3, 2017 | Plant of the Month
Furman’s Red Salvia Greggii Southwest Plant of the Month Furman’s Red Texas Sage Salvia Greggii A favorite of bee’s and hummingbirds, Salvia greggii cultivars, (Fuman’s Red) is one of many varieties of colorful and hardy salvia. Blooms in late spring and again in the...
by scmgadmin | Feb 7, 2017 | Experiences, Growing Tips, NMSU, Plant Pests
Who’s Afraid of Curly Top? Who’s Afraid of Curly Top? You may remember the old Shirley Temple movies, with that cute little tap dancing tot that could charm even the crustiest curmudgeon. Shirley was nicknamed Curly Top, and she even starred in a movie by that name....
by scmgadmin | Feb 7, 2017 | Experiences, Plant of the Month
Wild Hop- Humulus lupulus var. neomexicanus -Southwest Plant of the Month Humulus lupulus var. Neomexicanus is a wild hop that is native to the streams and river areas of the New Mexico mountains and throughout the Western states region. Humulus (hops) belongs to the...
by scmgadmin | Feb 7, 2017 | Experiences, Growing Tips, Projects
Compost and Curcubits by David Pojmann Several years ago, I read an article about growing cucurbits in a compost pile. I finally decided to try the concept in 2016. My compost pile consisted mainly of leaves and various plants from the garden. I had started it in the...
