Gardening - Archives

Article Title	Description
What to Plant When	This monthly updated list lets you know what to plant when (more)
Spotlight of the Month	This monthly updated archive of all "Spotlight of the Month" segments (more)
Monthly Gardening Article - May 2008	Have you grown tired of that special spot in your yard that you’ve tried to grow plants in, but all you ever seem to produce is a fine crop of weeds? Well then, why not let the sun do all the hard work for you in removing those unwanted weeds? Want to know The Gardener’s Secret? (More)
Monthly Gardening Article - April 2008	THREE GOOD GARDENING IDEAS Idea #1 – THINK SMALL. For a low maintenance garden, the smaller the space, the less work it will be. You don’t have to be satisfied with low yields from a small garden. A small 20x20 ft garden can often produce as many fresh vegetables as a garden 3 times its size, with much less work. Idea #2 – RAISED BEDS / WIDE ROWS. One of the most important features of a low maintenance garden is the use of raised beds. (more)
Monthly Gardening Article - March 2008	From yuck to yum, not everyone likes Eggplant but if you can grow tomatoes you can grow Eggplants. I’m sure you are familiar with the large, purple, type of eggplants that you find on the shelves of your local grocer but there are so many unique, colorful, and delicious varieties of eggplants available to the home gardener. (more)
Monthly Gardening Article - February 2008	A garden that is dedicated to butterflies is a hit to any of our year round as well as our migrating butterflies. Our little winged friends may eat nectar, plant sap, rotting fruit and even animal dung. They are generally attracted to brightly colored flowers that are shallow and wide enough to provide a perching platform. Many commonly planted flowers like petunias and geraniums were developed for their appearance rather than their ability to produce nectar and do not attract the hungry passers by. (more)
Monthly Gardening Article - January 2008	Spring planting should be in full swing by the end of this month. Don’t let an early hot spell catch you off guard. Heat Stress is the #1 killer of plant life in the desert, so plant your tender young transplants before the heat of the day and water thoroughly. Your plants will do better and vegetables taste better when they get a healthy start. So start your garden today and it will be good for you and your family with fresh nutritious food for the table. (more)
Monthly Gardening Article - December 2007	The holidays are now upon us and some of you will be buying or received a poinsettia plant. They like Christmas Cactus and Cyclamen are not an annual. They can bloom again. Below you will find some growing tips on all 3 plants listed above. (more)
Monthly Gardening Article - November 2007	While gardening is one of America's favorite leisure activities, many people may not recognize the great mental and physical health benefits that go along with it. Gardening is an excellent way to relieve mental stress and is good exercise at the same time. Here are 7 tips to make your gardening stress free. (more)
Monthly Gardening Article - October 2007	Many gardeners have become fascinated with growing wildflower. The word wildflower is a term loosely applied to a large range of plants both annual and perennial. (more)
Monthly Gardening Article - September 2007	Contrary to what one might think, wiping out all of the pests in a garden is not a desirable outcome; Without aphids, your lady bugs would starve. If we want butterflies we must share the leaves of our plants with caterpillars. Without bacteria and fungi nothing would breakdown to organic matter for the plants to eat. Everything has its place and purpose in the world of gardening. (more)
Monthly Gardening Article - July 2007	Everyone who has had a dog and a lawn knows all about the brown spots that show up just when it starts getting hot. It is from the ammonia in the urine, and there is something that just may help. It’s tomato sauce, just 6oz for a large dog, 4oz for a medium dog, 2oz for a small dog given daily just may be the trick your looking for. (more)
Monthly Gardening Article - June 2007	Everyone has heard the saying ”an apple a day keeps the doctor away” But what do you eat to keep your heart healthy? The answer is Vegetables! And you can grow them...(more)
Monthly Gardening Article - May 2007	Tips for watering: Avoid using overhead sprinklers when possible. While sprinklers mimic natural rainfall, they also cause several problems...(more)
Monthly Gardening Article - April 2007	Some people say gardening is good for the soul, others have said it is a great stress reliever and good exercise, but I say gardening is like a family. If you nurture and guide it, choose its friends wisely and work very very hard, you will reap the rewards 10 fold. (more)
Monthly Gardening Article - February 2007	When planting a winter garden the weather is always a crap shoot, but then that’s the fun of gardening, you and Mother Nature working together to produce something beautiful? Smile, spring has come!...(more)
Monthly Gardening Article - January 2007	The holidays are now over and some of you bought or received a poinsettia plant. They, like Christmas Cactus and Cyclamen are not an annual. They can bloom again. Below you will find some growing tips on all 3 plants listed above... (more)
Monthly Gardening Article - December 2006	Now is the time to start planning for what and where you will want new trees, scrub and perennials. Before you leave for the nursery you’ll need to know....(more)
Monthly Gardening Article- November 2006	The secret to stress free gardening for you the gardener, is to keep your garden tools clean and sharp. Yes I have been known to leave a tool or two out in my garden. Only to find that tool starting to rust or worst yet rock hard clay clinging to it...(more)
Garden diseases can be devastating to anyone- October 2006	even the best gardeners can lose a plant or two. Below you will find some of the tried and true methods to help you make it through the desert planting season with just a few tears and maybe your hair still intact..... (For more)
How to sterilize soil July - September 2006	Sterilizing soil can be done in many ways, from baking it in your oven to pouring boiling water over it. I have a simpler way….. (For more)