Zann Wilson The Gardeners Exchange in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners invites you to attend “What’s So Special About a Cactus?” presented by Zann Wilson, Pinal County Master Gardener, on Wednesday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the new Sol Ballroom in the Ranch House, located on the right-hand side of Amenity Dr.…
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Features, March 2019
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell Most people in our neighborhood are confused about irrigation. Or, they just don’t know much about this process. For now, the soil is very moist so no worries there. However, we will shortly be experiencing some very hot weather. I for one can’t wait! And now is the time to get some education…
Generals, March 2019
March Plant Sale – March 21
The SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners Spring 2019 Plant Sale will be held on Thursday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m. The location for the plant sale is on the patio at the MountainView Clubhouse at SaddleBrooke. The Master Gardeners have been nurturing many varieties of plants which will sell at very reasonable prices to enhance your…
Generals, March 2019
SaddleBrooke Master Gardeners Program
Zann Wilson The Gardeners Exchange in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners invites you to attend “Artistically Designing Container Gardens” presented by Tim Malone on Thursday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the West Ballroom of MountainView in SaddleBrooke following the spring plant sale. Plant sale begins at 11:00 a.m. Learn the fundamental elements…
Features, February 2019
How does your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell That was quick, winter is almost over. Yup, it’s time to get your head on straight and start to focus on the outdoors once again. There are some basic late-winter tasks that you can get a head start on now. For all you citrus owners, fertilize your trees and container-grown citrus now. Pay…
Generals, January 2019
Gardeners Exchange
Zann Wilson The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners welcome you to attend “Growing Roses in the Sonoran Desert,” presented by Deborah North on Thursday, January 17 at 1:00 p.m., West Ballroom of MountainView in SaddleBrooke. Are you craving the singular beauty that roses provide but you aren’t…
Features, December 2018
Master Gardener Program
How does your garden grow? Louise Grabell, Pinal County Master Gardener Outdoor gardening is over. Rest for the weary is not a bad thing. However, it is time to spruce up your home for the holidays. Everyone loves to decorate with those gorgeous poinsettias and I must admit the big box stores have been offering…
Generals, December 2018
Master Gardener Program
High Desert Gardening classes start January 29 Vickie Butler and Cindy Blount High Desert Gardening will be presented in the MountainView Ballroom West, at MountainView Clubhouse, SaddleBrooke on Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to noon, for six weeks starting January 29, 2019; registration required. Once again, due to popular demand, your Master Gardeners will be offering a…
Generals, December 2018
Gardeners Exchange
December gardening lecture Zann Wilson The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Master Gardeners welcome you to attend “Winter Hardy Cacti and Succulents” presented by Mark Sitter, owner of B and B Cactus Farm, located on E. Speedway. Program begins at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 5 at La Hacienda Club, La…
Features, November 2018
How does Your Garden Grow?
I hate catclaw vines! I know “hate” is a strong word, especially towards a plant. But I do hate catclaw and let me count the ways. For those of you unfamiliar with this plant, catclaw [Macfadyena unguis-cati] is a perennial woody vine that blooms in the spring with gorgeous yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. Well, that’s all…