by scmgadmin | Oct 12, 2015 | Growing Tips
Plant of The Month: Lantana by Jan Koehler, SCMG Intern Scientific Name: Lantana camara Other Common Name: Lakanam, shrub verbena, yellow sage, red sage Type: Perennial/annual depending in which zone planted and NM garden microclimate Family: Verbenacae Native Range:...
by scmgadmin | Oct 12, 2015 | Growing Tips
Extending the Growing Season by Sam Thompson, SCMG past Coordinator Harvest season is typically a time of bounty and for some it is a relief because the hard work is nearly over. If you’re like me the relief is short-lived and I quickly regret the season is over. The...
by scmgadmin | Oct 12, 2015 | Food
Storing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables For Better Taste From the UC Davis Post-Harvest Technology Center The flavor of fruits and vegetables is influenced by maturity and quality at harvest and by how they are stored afterwards. To maintain the freshness and flavor of...
by scmgadmin | Sep 7, 2015 | Growing Tips
Bearded Iris by Jan Koehler, SCMG Intern Scientific Name: Iris germanica Other Common Name: Bearded iris, German iris Type: Perennial Family: Iridaceae Native Range: Eastern Mediterranean Zone: 3-10 Height: varies with cultivar; less than 8” to 48” Bloom Time:...
by scmgadmin | Sep 7, 2015 | Growing Tips
Container gardening adds flexibility, decorative value by Eydie Francis, SCMG Intern I really enjoy being able to set the tone of my garden by what I choose to put in my pots. There are so many possibilities and you can change the ambiance of an area by changing the...
