Gardening on the Moon ( GOTM )

Written by Jeff
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  It may be very hard for some readers to believe that AZ is noted for exporting roses. In the Sonoran Desert environment, many of the David Austin roses do very well with modified care.

http://www.cultivatinglife.com/David-Austin-Roses.html

Click for list of recommended roses for the desert garden.

Click to see photos of some of the recommended roses for the desert.

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  Onion Recycling – How to have scallions on demand with this simple bit of gardening frugality! An onion recycling tutorial.

http://mybyrdhouse.blogspot.com/2008/05/onion-recycling-tutorial.html

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  Many areas of the US are facing water shortages. Save money (and water!) with rain barrels. You may also want to find a local permaculture organization.

  http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2009/06/04/how-to-save-money-water-with-rain-barrels-dfa/

  

For those who enjoy watching and cultivating visits from hummingbirds, the Sonoran Desert is a good place to set up shop. There are many hummingbirds that make their home in this tough environment. If you plant brightly colored tubular flowers, you are almost guaranteed regular visitors.

Here is one method of getting a very close up view of hummingbirds coming to feed at a feeder; wear a hummingbird feeder hat!

http://vimeo.com/2643504

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  One way to add some whimsy to the garden and ask your friends to “have a seat” is to plant a garden chair. This PDF formatted tutorial provides step-by-step instructions. The hardest part will be locating a suitable chair!

  

  http://www.resene.co.nz/homeown/gardens/WeekendGardener_15.pdf
  

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