Category Archives: gardening

Full-Blown Apricot Bird Defense

Posted on April 24, 2016 by AnnElise

When you thought, no stranger things than a “bra” can happen, look at this. Well, I had to protect my miracle tree this year. We have tons of grackles that can empty a whole fig tree in a day. So … Continue reading →

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Francisco’s Unusual Horticultural Advice

Posted on March 30, 2016 by AnnElise

One fine spring morning, the doorbell rang unexpectedly. A little aggravated I jumped up from my computer and suspiciously pulled the door open. Could have only been special delivery or preacher guys this time of day. Francisco stood there smack … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard to Grow Grass in Arizona

Posted on June 14, 2015 by AnnElise

Grass (no double meaning) does not come easy in the Southwest. It is hard to grow grass in Arizona. I don’t know how the golf courses do it. They are grooming the most perfect carpet grass. Only during a short … Continue reading →

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Bermuda Grass from Hell: Holy Glyphosate, I Won?

Posted on June 1, 2015 by AnnElise

Things can change, right? After about ten years of trying all the wrong things, I might have won a decisive battle against Bermuda grass. This is what my backyard corner looks like now: DO YOU SEE THE GRASS IN THE … Continue reading →

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