Free Seeds

Free Seeds Did you know there are at least two sources for free seeds? Check out the Sandoval Seed Swap and Share, housed in the lobby of the Sandoval County Office Building at 1500 Idalia Rd, Bernalillo.  This card catalog is stuffed full of all types of seeds...
Safe Gardening

Safe Gardening

Safe Gardening Safe Gardening Avid gardeners tout the benefits of gardening, which are many. It’s easy to forget gardening also can be hazardous, at least until the gardener is in a doctor’s office with an injury or condition that needs professional support. According...
April Garden Checklist 2023

April Garden Checklist 2023

April Garden Checklist 2023 April Garden Checklist Know the date of your last spring frost before planting Harden off seedlings and young plants before plantings Use 70% Isopropyl Alcohol spray to disinfect pruners between rose bushes FINALLY – time to prune your...
The Science of Picky Eaters

The Science of Picky Eaters

The Science of Picky Eaters The Science of Picky Eaters –Kate Shadock, SEMG 2018 Every family has one, the child who turns their nose up at ice cream, cake, and cookies. Instead they want broccoli and brussel sprouts any way they can have them, raw, sautéed,...
What Is Sustainable Gardening?

What Is Sustainable Gardening?

What Is Sustainable Gardening? What is Sustainable Gardening? Home gardeners can be an important part of the solution to climate change by using sustainable practices.  Sustainable practices and landscape techniques can slow further warming by reducing carbon...