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Desert Bloom

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Every week one our desert gardeners provides expert advice on making your desert garden bloom. They'll take you to some of their favorite landscapes in Las Vegas and introduce you to horticultural experts working in Southern Nevada.

Angela O'Callaghan is Associate Professor, Nevada Cooperative Extension - Specialist in Social Horticulture. Norm Schilling is owner of Schilling Horticulture Group in Las Vegas. His prior experience includes horticulture supervisor at UNLV and lead groundskeeper at the Gardens at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve (formerly the Desert Demonstration Garden). He's an ISA certified arborist and teaches a variety of horticulture and tree care topics. You're invited to submit questions to Desert Bloom.

Check out Norm Schilling's list of "Wonderful Plants on the Cheap and Easy" and "Norm's Favorite Desert Trees".

Send your comments to letters@knpr.org.

Friday, June 28, 2019

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My Amazing Pluot Tree

Jun 28, 2019

My pluot tree is an amazing part of my garden. 

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Friday, May 31, 2019

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Aphids
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Aphids

May 31, 2019

Your yard is an ecosystem  . . . Norm talks about letting nature take its course with Aphids

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Friday, May 17, 2019

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Centaurea ragusina, Silver Knapweed, Snowflake Dusty Miller
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New Plants

May 17, 2019

Norm Schilling has two plants to consider for your yard, if you’re willing to go a little further to find them first.

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Friday, April 5, 2019

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Orange Sparaxis
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Weeds

Apr 05, 2019

Norm has hope if your yard is blooming weeds.

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

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Weeping Mulberry
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Spring is Here

Mar 28, 2019

With Spring underway, Norm Schilling has his usual tips for what to do, and what to leave alone.

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Monday, March 18, 2019

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Tomatoes
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Get Ready for Spring Planting

Mar 18, 2019

I love planning my garden. Every year, I have to try something new, whether it be a different color of cabbage, or perhaps something I’ve never eaten before.

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Friday, February 22, 2019

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Caterpillar
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Pests

Feb 22, 2019

From rabbits to nematodes, it can take some effort to keep a garden pest free. Here’s Dr. Angela O’Callaghan with Desert Bloom.

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Thursday, December 20, 2018

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Norm with Cacti
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Cactus Pruning, Part 2

Dec 20, 2018

Norm continues with advice on a thorny yard issue – in part two of our look at pruning cacti.

 

 

 

 

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Monday, December 17, 2018

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Cactus Pruning, Part 1

Dec 17, 2018

Yes, you can prune your cacti without injuring yourself, Norm Schilling says

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Monday, November 19, 2018

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Norm Schilling and Sago Palm
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Sago Palm

Nov 19, 2018

Sago Palms are a big investment, but Norm Schilling says they can be a majestic element of your landscape.

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