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Seed Walk—The beauty of a seed

Seed Walk—The beauty of a seed

Fall in the desert is a perfect time to begin enjoying the outdoors. Many plants begin developing seeds this time of year. Seeds travel across the landscape with the help of animals, wind and water. This ‘free transportation’ allows them to find a suitable location to...
What’s in a name: Hispanic or Latinx?

What’s in a name: Hispanic or Latinx?

Kevina Devereaux, Director of Social Responsibility & Inclusion In September’s Your Garden at Home e-newsletter to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. Why did the Garden use Latinx and not Hispanic? To provide a brief background, the Garden’s current strategic plan...
Join the October EcoQuest: Gander at Grasses

Join the October EcoQuest: Gander at Grasses

For this EcoQuest, find and map fountain grass (Cenchrus setaceus) and native grass alternatives. Join the EcoQuest See the Grass Guide Download the Fountain Grass Pamphlet en español Fountain grass has long been sold as an ornamental landscape grass and can be found...
5 Tips To Keep Your Indoor Plants Healthy

5 Tips To Keep Your Indoor Plants Healthy

Here are the few tips for caring for houseplants:   Know your light – Most houseplants prefer an east, west or south window. Most houseplants can be placed at a maximum of five feet away from a window, unless you are select a houseplant that can grow in low...
 
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