by Tracy Bogard | Feb 3, 2018 | Experiences, Growing Tips, Tips & Ideas
The Garden Sleeps By Jan Koehler, SCMG There comes a time each year when even the most engaged gardener appreciates the declining day length and cooler temperatures which signal that the end of arduous toil, however be-loved, is winding down for the year. The amount...
by Tracy Bogard | Feb 3, 2018 | Plant of the Month
Southwest Plant of the Month – Black dalea – Dalea frutescens Black dalea – Dalea frutescens Plant Form: ShrubPlant Size: 3’ x 5’Plant Type: DeciduousWater Usage: LowSunlight: SunColors: Purple Physical Description: Low round, mounding shrub with...
by Tracy Bogard | Jan 18, 2018 | Growing Tips, Tips & Ideas
Winter Gardening – Planning for Spring Season by Loren Meinz Master Gardener So, rather than winter boredom watching TV all day, there are some things we gardeners can and should be doing to get ready for spring season. First, if you have fruit trees,...
by Tracy Bogard | Jan 1, 2018 | Plant of the Month
Southwest Plant of the Month – Big Bend Silverleaf Southwest Plant of the Month Big Bend Silverleaf Leucophyllum candidum Plant Form: Shrub Plant Size: 4’ x 4’ Plant Type: Evergreen Water Usage: Low Sunlight: Sun Colors: Blue, Purple Physical Description: ...
by Tracy Bogard | Oct 8, 2017 | Plant of the Month
Banana Yucca Banana yucca – Yucca baccata Plant Form: Shrub Plant Size: 3′ x 2′ Plant Type: Evergreen Water Usage: Low Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade Colors: White Physical Description: Short, sword-like, stiff but sometimes slightly twisted or...
