NMSU Sandoval Extension Master Gardener Chapter

Bosque Burn Scar Replanting Project

Bosque Burn Scar Replanting Project

by | Jan 18, 2022 | Information, Projects

Bosque Burn Scar Replanting Project By John Thompson – SEMG 2018 A pilot project to replant a burned area of the Corrales Bosque was recently completed by Sandoval Extension Master Gardeners along with support from the Corrales Fire Department and volunteers from NM...
HOME GROWN HEROES!

HOME GROWN HEROES!

by | Dec 17, 2020 | Books and Publications, Projects

HOME GROWN HEROES! by Kate Shadock – SEMG 2018 Many SEMG members were surprised and delighted to find our own Penny Davis, with her husband Sandy, on the cover of the December 2020 issue of the New Mexico Magazine. We know Penny and Sandy as the founders of Seed2Need,...
Watering Seeds and Seedlings

Watering Seeds and Seedlings

by | Jul 2, 2017 | Experiences, Growing Tips, Projects

Watering Seeds and Seedlings Have you ever washed out the seeds you were trying to get to germinate by applying too much water?  Have you ever used a mister to avoid washing out seedlings, only to discover that they dried up due to lack of soil moisture? That has...
Shovels 101

Shovels 101

by | 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...
Compost and Curcubits

Compost and Curcubits

by | 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...
Winter Garden Chores

Winter Garden Chores

by | Jan 29, 2017 | Growing Tips, Projects

Winter Garden Chores Winter Garden Chores By Dudley Vines Winter is a slow time for gardeners. Many folks enjoy looking through nursery catalogs and planning next year’s garden. Winter is also a good time to clean, sharpen, oil, and otherwise maintain your garden...