by scmgadmin | Jul 13, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
King David Came Over For Great Species Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish Botanist (1707-1778) By Kate Shadock – SEMG 2018 Master Gardener’s recognize this headline as the mnemonic technique to encode the hierarchical order of scientific plant identification, also known...
by scmgadmin | Jul 13, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
Growing Tomatoes in Sandoval County By Sam Thompson – SEMG 2008 – ‘The Tomato Maven’ There are three key challenges to growing tomatoes in Sandoval county: Low fertility soil, high temperatures, pests, and diseases. This month we’ll focus on the challenges of...
by scmgadmin | Jul 10, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
Southwest Yard & Garden – Peak Fire Blight Season The drooping branch with dead leaves on this pear tree is exhibiting classic shepherd’s crook symptoms and was diagnosed with fire blight by the NMSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic. I’ve got good news and bad news....
by scmgadmin | Jul 3, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
Southwest Yard & Garden – Fasciation Fascination Question: What is ailing this sotol plant, and can you suggest a remedy? – J. Linnell, submitted via Bernalillo County Extension Agent Sara Moran Answer: I see why you’re concerned about your sotol. In...
by scmgadmin | Jun 27, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
Southwest Yard & Garden – Act Now to Control Squash Bug Populations Question: Squash bugs decimated my plants and my crop last summer. What should I be doing now to prevent this from happening again? Sarah H., Las Cruces Answer: You are not alone, and I’m...
by scmgadmin | May 16, 2020 | Books and Publications, Tips & Ideas
GROW YOUR LIBRARY – Recommended Plant Books Recommendations from Marisa Y. Thompson Ph/D, Extension Horticulture Specialist TITLE AUTHOR Attracting Native Pollinators Xerces Society The Bees In Your Backyard: A Guide to North America’s Bees Joseph S....
