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DESERT BLOOM
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.
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Mar 2, 2010 | Early Spring Flowers
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Nascar weekend means a race around the yard for Norm Schilling.
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Feb 15, 2010 | Making Sense of Seed Catalogs
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When browsing a seed catalog with high hopes for a spring garden there are some things to keep in mind. Angela O'Callaghan offers pointers |
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Feb 9, 2010 | Perfect Gardening Weather
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The recent rains have left conditions optimal for planting and weeding. Norm Schilling tells us more. |
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Feb 2, 2010 | Garden Therapy
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Need some therapy? Try gardening. |
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Jan 25, 2010 | Aloe and Sparaxis
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When the rain comes, there's a window to get going in the yard. Norm transplants Aloe and Sparaxis. |
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Jan 12, 2010 | Compost
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One way to create a "green" garden or landscape is through recycling. |
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Jan 5, 2010 | Red Yuccas
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Norm Schilling has a plant recommendation for hummingbirds and less welcome sights. |
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Dec 29, 2009 | Why Did My Plant Die
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Have you ever had a plant die -- and you're not sure why? The reason might be found in a poem. |
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Dec 22, 2009 | Winter Colors
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Norm Schilling takes us on a tour of his winter garden and finds plenty of color. |
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Dec 8, 2009 | Christmas Trees
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Real or Artificial? When it comes to Christmas trees, one choice is greener than the other according to Angela O'Callaghan. |
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Dec 1, 2009 | Mulch
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Norm Schilling gives us the low down on mulch. |
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Nov 24, 2009 | Indoor Gardens
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Fresh herbs are just a 'window away' with an indoor garden. |
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