Like all living organisms, plants require nutrition to live and develop. Nutrients come in the form of fertilizer, via organic or inorganic sources, and are obtained by plant roots from soil solution or through the pores on leaves. The three most important fertilizers for plants are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Nitrogen produces amino acids and […]
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Garden Guides: Coping With Summer Heat
Father Alex Tigga, shown here watering his plants, has transformed the yard at St. Therese’s Church in Patagonia into a lush garden filled with flowers, vegetables and fruit trees. Photo by Marion Vendituoli We’ve all seen it. Wilted, scorched plants that were fine yesterday and goners today. Scorched by the sun and heat of June. […]
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Garden Guides: Planting Tips and Tricks
Hello again fellow gardeners! It’s time to plant all the frost-sensitive stuff (after May 5th). Tomatoes, squash, beans, etc. You can continue planting through mid-July usually. Check out the days to maturity on your seed pack or nursery tag to find out how long it will take before it bears a crop. You want a […]
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Garden Guides: Three Things to Do Before You Start Your Garden
Hello fellow gardeners. My name is Mary McKay. I am a devoted plant fanatic, graduate of the University of Arizona with a Plant Science degree, and also trained in landscape design. Two years ago, I started an Instagram and Facebook page devoted to my love and addiction of plants (@patagoniaplants). It has since grown into […]