Louise Grabell Trees are beautiful additions to any landscape! They provide privacy and protection from the summer heat. Fall is a great time to plant a tree. The temperatures are cooler, both day and night, and the soil is still moist from the summer monsoon rains. Besides, it’s so much easier to dig that hole…
Tag: Master Gardener
Generals, October 2016
Master Gardener Program
Basic desert gardening SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners presents Basic Desert Gardening in the La Mesa Room at The Hacienda Club at SaddleBrooke Ranch Monday, October 24, 9:00 a.m. to noon. New to the Ranch? Puzzled about plant choices? Have questions about the basics: soils, cactus, growing natives, frost protection, sun protection, irrigation and any other…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Who you gonna’ call? SaddleBrooke Master Gardeners
Patti R. Albaugh Louise Grabell, coordinator for the SaddleBrooke Master Gardener program, recently spoke to SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary about the background, vision and services of Master Gardeners. Louise was formerly a high school science teacher but even as a child she was interested in gardening. “I have my mother to thank for that,” she said…
Features, September 2016
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell Have you noticed there’s a lot of crazy pruning that’s going on in SaddleBrooke? I’ve written about proper pruning methods before, but I am heartbroken about what many of your so-called landscapers are doing to your beautiful garden treasures. Any “landscaper” who uses a power clipper to take care of your trees and…
Generals, August 2016
SaddleBrooke Master Gardener event August 24
La Hacienda Club at SaddleBrooke Ranch Wednesday, August 24, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners will be available to answer your landscape and garden questions on design, plant selection, plant care and maintenance, irrigation and identification and treatment for pests and diseases. We’ll be located near the Bistro so you can…