Home & Garden
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Rise in gas and electricity prices has generated new interest in firewood
By: WOODS HOUGHTON — Eddy county Extension Notes — Wood was man’s first fuel source. Its popularity waned as more convenient sources were developed. However, recent price rises in gas, L.P. fuels and electricity have generated a renewed interest in wood as an energy source in home heating. Wood has historically been sold by a unit known as a cord. ... more »
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Nutritious value of citrus fruit will be discussed
By: SHERYL BORDEN — Creative Living — PORTALES — PORTALES — Information on kid-friendly citrus recipes, talking with teenagers and needles and threads for sewing and quilting will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, and at noon Thursday, Nov. 19,
Kymberly Meade is the marketing coordinator with TexaSweet Citrus Marketing Inc. in Mission, ... more »
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Safer to delay pruning than to prune too early
By: DR. CURTIS SMITH — Yard and Garden — Q. I was told that I should not prune my roses in the fall. They have gotten large and block my sidewalk. They need to be pruned. Why is it recommended that they not be pruned now? — A.A., Albuquerque
A. The roses most commonly grown in New Mexico (and elsewhere) ... more »
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Compost: ‘Black Gold’ of gardening that helps save landfill space
By: WOODS HOUGHTON — Eddy County Extension Notes — Compost is the stuff that makes gardens work. Compost is decayed organic matter, such as leaves, grass clippings, animal manure, sawdust, shredded twigs and branches, vegetables, fruits and other plant parts. When mixed into the soil, compost greatly improves the soil’s ability to grow plants by loosening hard, compacted soil, ... more »
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Featured topics include inkblots
By: SHERYL BORDEN — Creative Living — PORTALES — Information on pressing flowers and making inkblots will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, and at noon Thursday, Nov. 12.
Kate Chu represents pressed-flowers.com, and she’s going to share some of the new and exciting things that are going on in the field of ... more »
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Red a very desirable fall color in landscaping
By: DR. CURTIS SMITH — Yard and Garden — Q. I saw some trees that were becoming red in Albuquerque this fall. I have cottonwood trees that turn yellow and would like to add some red fall color in my landscape. What are the red trees in Albuquerque? — John A., Socorro
A. There are several trees that can provide ... more »
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Hybrid seeds produce superior plants
By: DR. CURTIS SMITH — Q. My garden did well this year and I want to save seeds from my vegetable plants. Are there special things I should do to save the seeds of beans, squash, tomatoes and chiles? I want to be able to grow these varieties again next year because they did so ... more »
Dex said:
I am having problems with radial cracking, some folks say it is inconsistent watering, I ... more » 
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The in formation on your web-site is very helpful...i did not know you needed a licence.... more » 
Smeredith said:
Where do I get that licence to sell plants. I am going to start a backyard nurserey??... more »