Louise Grabell I’ve had some past “mysteries” occur in my garden that I’ve shared with you. Like, where did the spider lily bulbs come from, or how did snails get into my garden? Well, I have another mystery for you – something totally unexplainable, yet wondrous in its own way. It’s all about my purple…
Zann Wilson The Gardeners Exchange, in conjunction with SaddleBrooke and the SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners, invites you to attend “The Sting of the Wild: stinging insects are beautiful (and mostly our friends)” program, presented by Dr. Justin Schmidt, UA entomologist and world expert on stinging insects. Be sure to bring cash to purchase his book,…
Louise Grabell Getting hot enough for you? I thought that since it’s too hot to spend much time in the sun, maybe we should spend some quality time in the shade planning a perennial garden. Perennials are reliable plants that bring you blossoms every year without fail. And the best part about them is that…
Master Gardening Training Course Carol Crawford The Master Gardener Training Course will once again be offered to all Pinal County residents. It will be held at SaddleBrooke on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon beginning November 7, 2019, through February 13, 2020. This is an intensive 13-week lecture series given by local Master Gardeners, guest…
June gardening lecture Zann Wilson The Gardeners Exchange in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners invites you to attend “Vegetal Eroticism,” a revealing look at the historic influence of plant reproduction on the 1900s era of forbidden sexuality. Join Dr. Joela Jacobs, UA assistant professor of German Studies, on Wednesday, June 19 at 1:00…
Louise Grabell The key to successful gardening lies in how well you take care of your plants. They’ll need your attention when it comes to fertilization. When the question is posed: “How Does Your Garden Grow?” you should have a good answer! My garden grows just fine. The flowers are happy, the citrus trees are…
Louise Grabell It’s hot and getting hotter. Don’t be one of those “complainers” I talk to so often. Complaints about winter being too cold or too wet. Now all I hear is it’s too hot. Stop complaining and remember why you moved to Shangri-la. As a gardener, I feel we are blessed with wonderful opportunities…
Master Gardening Training Course Carol Crawford The Master Gardener Training Course will once again be offered at SaddleBrooke on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon beginning November 7, 2019, through February 13, 2020. This is an intensive 13-week lecture series given by local Master Gardeners, guest lecturers from the University of Arizona and other professionals…
Louise Grabell, Pinal County Master Gardener OK, so winter was cold…and snowy. Better than the Midwest? Better than the Northeast? Alaska? Stop complaining. It’s better here! And spring is in the air, most definitely. I am busy getting my garden beds in good shape for this season’s annuals. Some of my beds have wooden bases…
Carol Crawford The Master Gardener Training Course will once again be offered at SaddleBrooke on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon beginning November 7, 2019, through February 13, 2020. This is an intensive 13-week lecture series given by local Master Gardeners, guest lecturers from the University of Arizona and other professionals in various fields. Some…