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    Halloween

    Oct 02, 2020

    When it comes to Halloween-themed plants, there are some devilish choices.

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    Herb Garden
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    Cooler Weather Garden

    Aug 21, 2020

    Even though we're still in triple digits in Southern Nevada, it's not too soon to start thinking about a fall garden. More about that ahead on Desert Bloom.

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    Replacing Lawns

    Jun 26, 2020

    Replacing your lawn with rocks is one idea, but there are some colorful alternatives.

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    Hot Season Garden

    Jun 18, 2020

    Many plants in your garden are certainly not fans of our hot summers. But there are some notable exceptions. 

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    Desert Bloom
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    Globe Mallow

    Jun 10, 2020

    There's one desert shrub that's fuzzy, colorful, and a popular hangout for butterflies. Here's Dr. Angela O'Callaghan.

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    Desert Winds

    May 27, 2020

    When I talk to people from other parts of the country about living in a “desert”, the first thing they usually mention is how hot they imagine it would be.  We Mojave dwellers really do know better

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    Mulch

    May 14, 2020

    Mulch can be made of many things - and will be very much appreciated by your plants. Here's Dr. Angela O'Callaghan.

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    Pomegranates

    Apr 14, 2020

    From resilience to flowers, the pomegranate tree has a lot to offer.

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    Weeds

    Mar 04, 2020

    It doesn’t take many spring showers to awaken the weeds.  Here's Angela O'Callaghan.

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    Cool Season

    Jan 28, 2020

    Some people might think it’s a bit early to start talking about spring, and cool season planting, but this is Southern Nevada, where the seasons have their own peculiar ways of doing things.

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    Short Day Plants

    Aug 29, 2019

    Much as I love summer, with its sun filled hundred and ten degree-days, it’s a nice break when temperatures drop into the 90s.

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