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Plant of the Week – Gregg’s Mist Flower

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From summer into fall this American native perennial is covered with clusters of lavender-blue flowers that are magnets for butterflies.

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Plant of the Week – St. Elmo’s Fire™

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A favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies, St. Elmo’s Fire™

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Plant of the Week – Ponytail Palm

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This water-wise succulent is popular for its unique shape.

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Plant of the Week – Timeless Beauty® Desert Willow

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This unique selection is prized for its especially long flowering season, since it does not set seed.

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Plant of the Week – Moroccan Mound

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This clumping, succulent shrub is perfect for your water-wise garden.

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Troubleshooting Guide – Seeds

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE – SEEDS Seed Starting Check packaging date on seed packet. Do not use old seed. Check soil moisture at least twice a day. Don’t allow seed to dry out. Tiny seeds need light…

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Won’t Take My Pomegranate for Granted

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Considered to have originated in what now is Iran and Northern India, the pomegranate is well suited to our desert.

Which brings me to how well my pomegranate is fairing.

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My Southwest Hydrangea

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A couple of summers ago I visited the east coast. While I was admiring the greenness of everything,

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The Right Light

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I’ve heard many people say they kill indoor plants. I don’t think they are entirely to blame.

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For the Love of Nandinas

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I love my Nandina domestica. This evergreen shrub, also known as Heavenly Bamboo, can survive a wide range of conditions

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