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Winter Bedding

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There are many annual bedding plants that can be planted in the fall for color that will go through the winter and into spring. Below is a list of our favorites grouped together by their…

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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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Symbolism and Meaning of Roses

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SYMBOLISM AND MEANING OF ROSES Since ancient times roses have been grown for their fragrance, beauty, and healing properties. Roses, with their unique combination of thorny stems and fragrant blossoms, are often prized a symbol…

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Shade Survivors

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SHADE SURVIVORS We all like to hide in shady places here in the desert.  But what to plant in them when we find them is challenging to say the least.  The number of plant types…

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Fabulously Fragrant Sweet Peas

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FABULOUSLY FRAGRANT SWEET PEAS For so many of us the divine fragrance of Sweet Peas triggers wonderful memories of time spent in the garden as children.  Maybe your grandma grew them or a beloved aunt…

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Ornamental Grasses

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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES Ornamental grasses are a terrific addition to any desert garden.  They soften the landscape, have interesting seed heads, and can have subtle seasonal color changes.  In addition, many of the grasses are very…

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Organic Fertilizers and Pesticides

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ORGANIC FERTILIZERS AND PESTICIDES In recent years the environment has been a hot topic for debate.  It is clear the majority of people are concerned not only about their own health but also the health…

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Orchids in the Desert

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ORCHIDS IN THE DESERT When most people think of orchids, they usually picture a lush and humid rain forest.  It seems inconceivable to be able to grow these exotic plants in a desert environment without…

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Herbs

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HERBS Herbs are used for many things.  They are used for medicinal purposes for everything from acne to upset stomachs.  Most all medicines that are on the market today started out as a derivative or…

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Flowers on a Budget..Think Seeds

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SUMMER FLOWERS ON A BUDGET…THINK SEEDS! A beautiful bed of summer flowers is not an impossible goal, even in Tucson.  Planting these flowers from seed is an economical and rewarding way to achieve summer gardening…

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