by scmgadmin | Jan 5, 2019 | Growing Tips
Landscapes Need Irrigation in Winter From Southwest Yard and Garden, November 5, 2005 by Dr. Curtis Smith, PhD, NMSU Extension Horticulture Specialist (retired) Water once a month, on a day when the temperature is above freezing. Most outdoor plants aren’t...
by Tracy Bogard | Sep 4, 2018 | Growing Tips, Tips & Ideas
Gardening in the Desert – The key is managing evaporation! By John Zarola, with Dudley Vines Evaporation occurs due to intense sunshine, high winds, low humidity, and high temperatures—all of which we have in abundance. Methods we can employ to minimize...
by Tracy Bogard | Mar 22, 2018 | Growing Tips, Tips & Ideas
Cold Frames for a Longer Season Roy Archibald, SCMG A cold frame is a valuable tool for getting an early start in the garden and extending the season in the fall. We can begin planting at least a month earlier using one. In the fall adding a hoop cover can extend...
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 | 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 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...
