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Artificial grass gets really hot!
Good that you won't use the artificial turf. Recycled plastic in extremely toxic in the AZ heat from off- gassing. It's also not good for the land its installed on. Saves water though
Never thought about that... how big does it get? I don't want it to look overgrown or unplanned. I'll see what I can find out. Thanks!
what about clover. It adds nutrients to the soil and looks pretty. maybe just an area arond your entry way that would catch some of the dust before the dogs come in.
Thanks, Jamie. I'm not into the artificial turf, but that sounds cool that the company makes this from recycled plastic!
Thanks VT. I heard about this place a while ago and forgot, but will probably visit. I need some compost too.
Well, besides some trees or a shade structure - I might consider a patch of fake turf if you prefer a grass-like aesthetic. I know that doesn't sound like a sustainable solution, but I know a company that makes it of 100% recycled low-grade plastic.…
I bought wood chips from Ken Singh and my dogs will go out and lay on it and it definitely keeps the dust down. I have a pool and it doesn't blow into it which is nice. Not sure if he still sells it. He is open on Saturday's only so I'd check then.…
I've got an almost bare backyard and the dust is killing me. I want a place in my yard where our 3 dogs can go to stay cool but not track in tons of dust when they come back in the house. I'd rather not maintain grass, but don't know of any other go…
Vegetable Garden Design for the Desert, Part 1 of 4 - with Chris Byers at ASU Downtown Phoenix campus; UCENT Building, Room #234
June 5, 2010 from 9am to 10:30am
Vegetable Garden Design for the Desert Series Dates: (all Saturdays) June 5, June 12, June 19th & June 26
Learn how to design a bountiful vegetable garden specifically for a low desert climate. This multi-part series will guide you through the crea…
Thanks for the info!
I have purchased and planted many citrus trees from Greenfield Nursery in Mesa. Locally grown. I alway plant as big as the client can afford up to 24inch [beyond that you need machinery.]
yes a 15g will fruit more and sooner that a 5g. I also dont p…
Raising Chickens in Your Backyard with Rachel Bess at Madcap Theaters, Tempe
November 12, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Requested donation: $10 (Cash or check only)
Instructor: Rachel Bess
FREE Parking: The best place to park is at a free lot on 5th street & Ash (just west of Mill). Then walk toward the tall CenterPointe condo building and you'll see all the white te…
Composting with Doreen Pollack at Madcap Theaters, Tempe
November 5, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Requested donation: $10 (Cash or check only)
Instructor: Doreen Pollack
FREE Parking: The best place to park is at a free lot on 5th street & Ash (just west of Mill). Then walk toward the tall CenterPointe condo building and you'll see all the whit…
Fruit Trees with Greg Peterson at REI - Tempe
November 3, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Requested donation: $10 (Cash or check only)
RSVP: Limit 40 people, you must RSVP to guarantee a seat, this includes guests.
Please print the files listed on the Tree Program page and bring them with you!
Learn what fruit trees to plant, what grows…
Container Gardening with Edibles with Vynnie McDaniels at Madcap Theaters, Tempe
October 29, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Container Gardening with Edibles with Vynnie McDaniels
MADCAP Theater in Tempe
Requested donation: $10 (Cash or check only)
For directions and parking.
Whether you're growing on a balcony, supplementing your garden plot or just wanting to beautify…
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- At 7:23pm on November 17, 2009,
Denise said… - We live just north of downtown, off the 51 at Glendale. Where are you? Good luck with the chickens, they're such great 'pets' that serve a very practical purpose, too. Know you'll enjoy the workshop! The picture of your pie gave you away...it just looks like one of those luscious Indiana pies! Lisa is currently in Chattanooga, her husband is in Huntsville and their house is in Atlanta...with the economy and jobs, they're just doing what they have to do. I keep trying to get her out here for good, though.
- At 8:28pm on November 7, 2009,
Denise said…
- Luanne - do you by chance have a sister, Karen? If so, I graduated with her at FCHS. I have a sister, Lisa, who may have graduated with your class.
- At 12:49pm on July 7, 2009,
Ericka Cero Wood said… - Welcome!
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I didn't get a chance to thank you Doreen but this was VERY informative, a must for all newbies!
So I cooked the first of the rabbits we processed last week. Fried it like chicken. What went wrong is I have never fried chicken and I cooked it too long resulting in rubber rabbit so I popped it into the crockpot for three hours and it was divine…
I was just reviewing John Jeavon's book How to Grow More Vegetables and in it he mentions planting Mexican marigold (Tagetes minuta) for controlling nematodes.
Hi Brittany,
Now is sure the time to be making Kombucha since it's been gone off the shelves for a few months now. I so miss it! I hope and pray that the issues get resolved and it comes back.
I've had some really good success with making Kombucha…
Hi Chris - I don't have a PH tester. I've always just added bagged composted mulch, steer manuer and Starbucks grounds to my existing AZ soil to ammend. Some years my spring tomatoes are really good and sometimes not so good. Is there anything in ad…
Thanks for the heads up. When should transplants go in? It's so stinking hot out there! I have an area preparred and ready to go but dragging my feet in fear of the heat.
Sustainable KIDS! ~ Finally... a kid-friendly, family FUN class! with Christy Grace at private farm near Tatum & Dynamite in North Phoenix
September 11, 2010 from 10am to 11:30am
For families who are interested in raising eco-conscious children and living more in balance with nature... Bring your kids to this fun, interactive and informative class on learning more about sustainable living and permaculture. What does it mean…
I attended the volunteer meeting in August and would like to volunteer to help at this event. Will someone contact me regarding this? Thanks
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