by scmgadmin | Apr 19, 2022 | Information, Tips & Ideas
What Can YOU Do To Reduce Carbon? And Why You Want To A Master Gardener brought to my attention that we do not spend enough time sharing information about regenerative soil. The compelling movie, Kiss the Ground, explained that regenerative practices include...
by scmgadmin | Mar 17, 2022 | Information, Tips & Ideas
8 Surprising Health Benefits of Gardening Planting flowers and vegetables can reap bountiful bouquets and delicious harvests for your dining table. But did you know gardening also can do wonders for your well-being? Here are eight surprising health benefits of...
by Tracy Bogard | Feb 22, 2021 | Growing Tips, Information, Tips & Ideas
Composting in Winter Excerpt from Bernalillo County Master Composter; shared by John Zarolla, BCMC When the temperature within a composting setup goes below 55°F, then microbial activity slows down as does the decomposition of organic materials in the bin. The...
by Tracy Bogard | Feb 22, 2021 | Growing Tips, Information, Tips & Ideas
Garden Planning 101 – Winter Preparation (photo: K. Shadock) by Kate Shadock, SEMG 2018 Garden planning for many of us, is often more about fixing the planting mistakes of the developers or previous owners than creating an oasis from scratch. It can feel like...
by Tracy Bogard | Feb 14, 2021 | Growing Tips, Tips & Ideas
Southwest Yard & Garden – Controlling Perennial Weeds: Silverleaf Nightshade and Nutsedges Silverleaf nightshade flowers are beautiful, but parts of the plant are toxic to humans and animals. Photo from NMSU Extension Guide “Silverleaf Nightshade” W-15....
by Tracy Bogard | Dec 11, 2020 | Growing Tips, Tips & Ideas
Southwest Yard & Garden – Christmas Cactus Care Beautiful blossoms aside, notice how smooth the edges of the flattened leaves are on this Christmas cactus. Photo credit spablab flickr.com. Question: How should I care for my new Christmas cactus to ensure...
