Gardening on the Moon ( GOTM )

Written by Jeff

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  One thing that may be missed when making the move from New Jersey to the Sonoran Desert is the wonderful fall change of leaves. Luckily, Arizona is a large state and there is ample opportunity to see the leaves change. Two resources to help determine the best time to visit the AZ north country are the Fall Color Hotline at 1-800-354-4595 and the Weather.com foliage color map.

http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/fallfoliage/regiondetail/az3

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  In the Sonoran desert there is still plenty of tomato growing time in our “second season.” If tomatoes are a favorite, you might want to review how to build a TORMATO. Even if your tomatoes are done for this year, read about this special growing device and perhaps you can create a couple during the winter months for use next spring/summer.

http://www.itsatormato.com/

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  After waging the battle to grow those special herbs and spices, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to use them for as long as possible? Drying herbs may seem confusing, but there are simple rules to follow that will help you succeed. P. Allen Smith shares his advice and “know how” with gardeners in this informative video.

http://www.pallensmith.com/index.php?id=8&video=924

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  Hiking is one of our favorite seasonal pastimes and in the southwest, it pays to know about treating rattlesnake bites. We had a thirty inch diamondback on our patio last year taking advantage of the cool tile on a very hot afternoon. This link will provide some basic information about rattlesnake bites. My advice is be careful and be alert at all times when hiking in their territory.

http://freeoutdoors.com/blog/?p=739

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  I think this is a really cool, artistic project that I can almost guarantee will raise your garden credentials and elicit numerous oohs and aahs. I am talking about making concrete leaf ornaments. If you develop this skill, you can even make a bird feeder by cupping one a bit more and placing some see there. Perhaps a mini-pond can be made as well.

http://www.concretegardenleaves.com/concrete-leaf.htm

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