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2600 West Ann Rd. (702)216-7837

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1145 West Sunset Blvd.

(435)688-STAR(7827)

5380 Blue Diamond Rd. (702) 444-7837 8725 South Eastern Ave. (702) 216- 7852 Pahrump 911 Buol Rd. (775)727-5300

Lake Havasu 1141 N. Lake Havasu Ave. (928) 505-5255

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Garden Centers Las Vegas, NV Ann Road & Simmons 2600 W. Ann Road North Las Vegas, NV 89031 (702) 216-STAR (7827) West Cheyenne & Tenaya 7330 W. Cheyenne Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89129 (702) 253-STAR (7827) West Charleston Blvd. & Cimarron 8170 W. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89117 (702) 360-STAR (7827) West Tropicana & Fort Apache 9480 West Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89147 (702)278-STAR (7827) Boulder Hwy & East Tropicana 5340 Boulder Highway Las Vegas, NV 89122 (702) 435-STAR (7827)

Star Nursery has been privately owned and operated for over 34 years. We are proud to be the premier garden center for all your landscaping needs. Currently, we operate in Southern Nevada, Southern Utah, and Northern Arizona with a total of 15 Garden Centers and 9 Decorative Rock Yards. We cater to both residential and commercial clientele.

Star Nursery offers the best in garden supplies. From a large assortment of trees to shrubbery, drought tolerant plants, succulents, and houseplants, we have landscape material to suit anyone’s lifestyle.

We offer the largest and most complete line of products that include irrigation supplies, gardening accessories, yard tools and our very own exclusive line of Dr. Q’s Garden Products. This line of products consists of soils and fertilizers that are specifically formulated to help you succeed with your gardening efforts in the Southwest Region. We, also carry a selection of hardscape products ranging from flagstone to pavers to decorative rock and bulk soils.

Find everything you need to maintain a beautiful landscape or garden space. We pride ourselves in giving our customers the right price and best advice.

Star Nursery -Your Garden’s Partner for Every Bloomin’ Thing Since 1983.

South Eastern & Pebble 8725 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89123 (702) 333-STAR (7827) Blue Diamond & Lindell 5380 Blue Diamond Road Las Vegas, NV 89139 (702) 444-STAR (7827)

Pahrump, NV

Kingman, AZ

St. George, UT

Buol Rd & Hwy 372 911 Buol Road Pahrump, NV 89048 (775) 727-5300

Stockton Hill Rd & Gordon Dr 4140 Stockton Hill Road Kingman, AZ 86409-2444 (928) 757-3701

Sunset Blvd. & Bluff St. 1145 W. Sunset Blvd.

St. George, UT 84770 (435) 688-STAR (7827) Dixie Dr. & Gubler Ln. 1335 S. Dixie Drive St. George, UT 84770 (435) 628-8004

Mesquite, NV

Fort Mohave, AZ

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Commerce & Pioneer 549 Commerce Circle Mesquite, NV 89027 (702) 613-4770

Mohave Valley Hwy & Boundary Cone Rd 6325 HWY 95 Fort Mohave, AZ 86426-6029 (928) 788-STAR (7827)

Telegraph & 500 West 385 W. Telegraph Road Washington, UT 84780 (435) 986-0820

IT’S TIME TO

FERTILIZE AND MULCH IN YOUR GARDEN

Do you have dysfunctional desert soil? What makes a soil good for plant health?

The functional soil is an ecosystem consisting of minerals, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, arthropods, earthworms, all interacting. Each of these minerals performs a vital function in healthy soil. A functioning soil is able to transport nutrients to the plant, protect roots from diseases and parasites, produce hormones that help plants grow, break down pollutants, retain and improve good structure, and in the Desert Southwest decompose organic matter in order to keep pH at tolerable levels.

A balance of sand, silt, clay and organic material is also required for optimum plant health. Bacteria, kept in balance, are beneficial to soil. They consume pathogens and organic matter and producing sticky, mucus-like substances that act as glue to hold the soil together. These aggregates provide good soil structure, allowing air and water to move through.

Because our desert soils lack these vital aspects, we need to add amendments and well-balanced fertilizers in order to compensate for this. When we irrigate our plants the water actually has two negative effects. Leaching the very nutrients our plants need from the soil and increasing the pH or alkalinity of the soil. This is why healthy landscapes require our assistance.

Dr. Q’s Fertilizers are designed for desert soils. They are packed with the standard Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium your plants need for strength and growth and the micronutrients like iron, manganese, and zinc essential for health. To this, we have added signaling molecules that help wake up the latent fungi sleeping in our soil, and a good dose of sulfur, so vital in combating high pH. Add to your fall fertilization program an inch or so of PayDirt Planting Mix™ surrounding your shrubs, and you’ve added the needed organic matter to keep your soil alive. This layer of mulch also helps to keep the root system of your plants warmer in the winter in order for their growth and expansion to continue.

A healthy landscape is not magic! It is the result of proper irrigation and the addition of the necessary soil amendments to help create “living soil”. The fall and spring are the two primary seasons for adding these amendments. Cut your watering time back for trees and shrubs to 2 days a week, and get the fertilizer out now. It’s that time again!

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Nina Gallagher

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Bring to a Star Nursery location or mail to: Go bold this fall season! It’s always fun adding a little drama to your landscape and to the interior of your home. Fall helps us to wind down from all the summer heat. Cool weather encourages the urge to throw on that old school windbreaker you have hanging in the closet and head out doors to begin the brainstorming process of what you’ll plant for the season. At least that’s what I have listed on my “things to do”.

On another note, the weather is considered perfect because it’s such a cool time in desert. It’s the one time out of the year that I’m actually wearing shoes and not a pair of flip flops. The leaves changing color and falling remind me of my childhood. I grew up with two fairly large fruiting mulberry trees in my front yard. My brother and I would rake the leaves into a huge pile with our neighbor Jim. His wife, Ruth would invite all the kids on the block to play in the leaves. That’s definitely a great reason to plant a deciduous tree in your yard. It’s about building memories, right?

So, get crazy. Go wild! Renew and refresh for the fall season. There’s nothing wrong with trying new things. Fall is for planting something you haven’t tried before. Whether it’s a vegetable or a new color for the season, sky’s the limit when it comes to your options.

Nina

Green Pages 125 Cassia Way Henderson, NV 89014

What Would Dr. Q Do? Questions from concerned gardeners!

Q - What is the best way to repair my lawn after this summer’s damage?

A - Remove the thatch, or buildup of dead grass and debris, from your lawn. Thatch prevents new seed from rooting properly and robs the existing lawn of vital nutrients and moisture. (Rent a power rake to do the job right.) After this is done, fertilize with our Sod & Seed Starter Fertilizer. If you have a Fescue lawn, over seed the entire lawn with a good fescue blend like Emerald Carpet. If you have Bermuda grass, scalp it and over seed with Perennial rye. All this should be done by the end of October. Once your seed has germinated and you have mowed it at least twice, fertilize it with Dr. Q’s Royal Flush or Winter Gem Fertilizer to keep your lawn looking good through the winter.

Q - Is it time for me to rip out my vegetable garden and plant a new one?

A - Now is the time to start cool season vegetable plants like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, but you don’t necessarily have to rip out everything you might have left in you garden! If you have things like Swiss chard, lettuce, or mustard or collard greens, you can cut these back and they should continue to grow and produce though the fall. Even indeterminate varieties of tomatoes can be cut back and may continue to produce until the first frost.

Q - With Temperatures cooling down now, should I stop deep soaking my large shrubs and trees?

A - Don’t cut back how much you give them; just cut back how often you give it! Plants always benefit from deep irrigation.

It helps develop deeper roots and insures that the entire root zone is getting its share of water. It also helps to prevent salt build-ups around the roots. As temperatures cool, you don’t have to water as often because the soil does not dry out as fast, but you still have to give them the same deep soaking to get the entire root zone.

September This is a great month to plant trees and shrubs Fertilize citrus, fruit trees, roses, and lawns on Labor Day Plant cold-hardy cactus & succulents Plant tomatoes, artichokes, peppers, beans, squash, and pumpkins Divide and transplant iris plants Adjust your controller for less frequent watering – 2 days a week for shrubs and trees.

October

Gardener’s Calendar

Prepare your flower beds for winter annuals. Mix in fresh organics like PayDirt™Planting Mix.

Help shrubs prepare for winter; reduce watering frequency further Plant cool-season annuals and vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and radishes.

Continue to plant cold hardy trees and shrubs.

Purchase burlap or other frost cloth and cactus-covers for the arrival of frost. Remember to purchase your wintering supplies early as they go fast as first sign of frost.

You can finally Harvest pomegranates now.

Deal with winter weeds now – put out pre-emergent, especially on rockscapes.

November

Begin checking the forecast for freeze warnings. Purchase a frostbite PVB cover to protect your back flow device.

The average first frost arrives typically arrives in midNovember.

Prepare to cover and protect sensitive plants when temperatures drop below 28°F. Bring potted succulents indoors when in doubt about cold sensitivity.

Watering now for most cacti should be deep, but less than once a month.

Rake away fallen leaves around your shrubs. A little preventative maintenance will stop the spread of disease.

Harvest Mexican limes and another citrus as they ripen.

Don’t leave them to freeze on the tree as cold weather approaches.

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The Birds and the Bees

By Brandi Eide

Springs Preserve Botanical Gardens

Who doesn’t love the birds and the bees? Pollinators are not just a delight to watch in the landscape, they’re also integral to our environment. They’re responsible for the continuation of around 80% of all plants, and many species depend on these plants throughout the food chain, including humans. From butterflies’ delicate flight, the lightning speed of hummingbirds and nectardrunk bees lounging in flowers, these wonderful sights are a critical piece of the ecosystem, and one that we can enjoy from our very own yards.

The key elements to consider when planning a landscape that attracts pollinators and wildlife are food, water, shelter and areas to reproduce. Not every yard can accommodate every need, but with a few simple actions your yard can be shared with many delightful animals. In any size space, it’s possible to help pollinators and wildlife with their needs while adding to our own enjoyment. If providing water, ensure insects and lizards can climb out by using shallow bowls with pebbles or sticks. Leave a space “wild” with plants gone to seed, twigs, logs, rocks and dense planting to encourage resting and nesting space and materials.

Choose plants that flower throughout many seasons to attract different pollinators throughout the year.

When selecting plants, know the preferences of pollinators. For example, tubular flowers in red, pink, or orange readily draw hummingbirds. Purple, yellow and white compound flowers -- a flower comprised of many smaller flowers (think sunflower) -- are often frequented by butterflies. Compound flowers are a one-stop buffet with lots of nectar, thereby saving the energy required to visit far more single flowers.

To attract butterflies and moths, learn their larval host plants - the plants they lay eggs on. By introducing host plants alongside nectar plants, you may see butterflies you’d not otherwise attract.

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Also, since host plants are food for caterpillars, these plants will sustain (sometimes quite a lot of) damage.

Plan accordingly by selecting placement either farther from traffic areas or in visible areas if you enjoy watching the whole life cycle.

If you choose to use a hummingbird feeder, note that most hummingbird nectar contains red dye. It is uncertain whether this is harmful, though it is an unnecessary additive. A red feeder will attract birds, and clear nectar, whether purchased or homemade, errs on the side of caution. Sugar concentration and feeder cleanliness influence feeding preference, not nectar color.

Perhaps more important than what is present in our spaces is what is absent. From pesticides to fertilizers, chemicals end up in the soil, water and plant material animals feed on and use for housing. Pollinators are sensitive and can suffer from indirect exposure. Having a chemical-free yard with healthy plants is an invitation to animals that help keep nature in balance. Often people inadvertently kill beneficial insects - ladybug larvae look menacing. Also, many chemicals are persistent, systemic pesticides travel throughout and remain active in all parts of the plant for months to years! This can be transferred via flowers to pollinators, so if treating a flowering tree or shrub, pay attention to the bloom season and duration of toxicity. Toxins, like rat poison, can travel up the food chain to hawks, owls and other mammals. It’s crucial that we remain mindful of what we add to the natural system.

Whether incorporated into a large yard or a few planted containers, it’s possible to help pollinators and wildlife thrive while bringing beauty and interest to our surroundings.

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It’s Fall Clean-Up Time!

A good excuse to get outdoors

When you look out at your yard do you see leaves and debris around the base of your roses or other shrubs? Are there scorched leaves or dying branches in parts of your yard? Or, are there weeds popping up in your flower beds or lawn?

Summer is not the time to prune or trim damaged leaves because these have been providing shade for the newer growth that has been sheltered by this dead or partially dead foliage. Fall, is the time to do this. The same is true with your evergreens that may be too wide or large, and in need of some trimming before the windy season returns.

If the shrubs experienced some stress and sun-scorch, then simply trim the hedge back to new growth and fertilize to encourage more growth. The temps have cooled and the new growth will not scorch like it would have in the summer. If you did trim the damaged foliage in the summer, you may want to look at your plants again to see if you have new damage to remove.

Evergreen shrubs and trees are of course any that do not loose their leaves in the winter. Though some pruning can be done on the deciduous plants now, it is typically best to prune these heavily in the winter when they are dormant and have no leaves. More mature evergreens may have become too large or their foliage may be too dense.

Consider California Pepper trees for instance; if these are not thinned on an annual basis it becomes likely that the high winds will break off large segments of the tree leaving

it with long term aesthetic damage. This damage can also challenge the health of the tree.

As for plant debris that gathers around the base of your shrubs; it is a popular conception that this is good mulch for the plant. However, this debris often harbors diseases, insects, and because is not composted it can represent a primary method for problems to get started next year.

Fruit trees are susceptible to a variety of fungi that attack and damage fruit each year and often these are hiding in the debris surrounding the tree. Roses are much the same way. Mulch is a good thing! But, what you want is fully composted, clean mulch that won’t subject your valuable landscape to disease nor insects. Try using Dr. Q’s PayDirt Planting & Mulch Mix. So get out there and rake those leaves, trim those shrubs and trees, get rid of those weeds and then apply a preemergent herbicide to prevent the weeds from coming back such as Amaze. Now is the time to ‘Weed & Feed’ your lawn and apply fertilizer to your trees and shrubs to replenish the nutrients that the summer heat and frequent watering has leached out of them.

In nice fall weather these jobs can actually be quite enjoyable. Do a little at a time, and take this time to appreciate all the beauty your landscape has to offer. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your yard will respond to a little clean’n & feed’n!

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IDEAL FOR: Planting – Transplanting – Mulching Trees – Shrubs – Citrus – Roses – Vines – Groundcovers – Bedding Plants & Flower Gardens.

Dr. Q’s® PayDirt™ Planting Mix & Mulch is a premium planting mix and mulch developed especially for use in southwestern landscapes. Containing only the finest organic ingredients, this specially formulated soil amendment brings poor soils to life.

IDEAL PARA: Plantación – trasplante y mantillo orgánico Árboles – arbustos – cítricos – rosas – enredaderas – plantas de cobertura del suelo (Groundcovers) – plantas ornamentales exteriores y jardines de flores.

La mezcla para plantación y mantillo Dr. Q’s® PayDirt™ es una mezcla para plantación y abono orgánico desarrollada especialmente para el uso en los jardines del sudoeste. Conteniendo solamente los mejores ingredientes orgánicos, esta mezcla especialmente formulada, da vida a la tierra pobre.

Pasos para tener éxito en la plantación y el trasplante: Cave un hoyo para plantación. Cave su hoyo al menos dos o tres veces más ancho y tan profundo como la bola de raíces de la planta. Retire las piedras y escombros.

Revise el drenaje. El hoyo se debería drenar en tres a cuatro horas o menos.

Haga una mezcla de relleno. Use dos partes de tierra nativa para una parte de mezcla para plantación y mantillo Dr. Q’s® PayDirt™. Para dar a sus plantas el mejor comienzo, agregue el fertilizante de inicio Dr. Q’s Gold Dust® o el tónico para plantas Dr. Q’s®. Siga las instrucciones de la etiqueta. ¿Cuánta mezcla para plantación y mantillo Dr. Q’s® PayDirt™ se debe usar?

20 - Plantas de 1 galón = 1 - bolsa de 2 pies cúbicos 4 - Plantas de 5 galones = 1 - bolsa de 2 pies cúbicos 2 - Plantas de 15 galones = 1 - bolsa de 2 pies cúbicos 1 - Caja de 24 pulgadas = 2 - bolsas de 2 pies cúbicos Coloque la planta en el sitio y rellene. Coloque la planta con la parte superior de la bola de raíces a la misma altura o ligeramente más arriba que la parte superior del hoyo. Rodee la raíz con la mezcla de relleno. Presione la mezcla firmemente alrededor de la planta.

Forme un aro y riegue la planta. Use la tierra sobrante y forme un aro en torno a la planta justo fuera del hoyo. Sature completamente toda el área dentro del aro de tierra. Espere media hora y repita.

Ingredientes: Este producto es una mezcla de fertilizante orgánico, musgo esfagnáceo canadiense y compostaje de corteza de madera suave.

Ingredients: This product is a blend of compost, Canadian Sphagnum peat moss and composted softwood bark.

Cuándo cubrir con abono orgánico: El abono orgánico ayuda a proteger sus plantas de la erosión del suelo y las temperaturas extremas. El abono orgánico también ayuda a conservar el agua y retener la humedad. Cubra la superficie del suelo debajo de las plantas con 1” a 3” de profundidad, extendiendo desde cerca del tronco hacia la línea de goteo.

Asegúrese de elegir el fertilizante Dr. Q’s® apropiado y úselo cuando se recomiende. Para preguntas o mayores detalles, póngase en contacto con nuestros especialistas en plantas.

Este producto se vende solamente en los centros de jardinería de calidad.

COMPROMISO DE SATISFACCIÓN: Este producto está dirigido a los consumidores y no está destinado para utilizarse como medio de cultivo comercial. Si por alguna razón usted, un consumidor personal, familiar o cualquier persona de su hogar, no quedan satisfechos con los resultados del uso de este producto, simplemente envíenos el comprobante de compra a la dirección indicada en esta bolsa en un plazo de seis meses a partir de la fecha de compra y le reembolsaremos de inmediato el precio que haya pagado.

DESCARGO Y GARANTÍA LIMITADA: SUN GRO HORTICULTURE CANADA LTD. GARANTIZA EXPRESAMENTE QUE LA COMPOSICIÓN DE ESTE PRODUCTO CUMPLE CON LA DESCRIPCIÓN EN LA ETIQUETA. INDEPEDIENTEMENTE DE CUALQUIER OTRO DATO EN LA ETIQUETA, SUN GRO HORTICULTURE CANADA LTD., SUN GRO HORTICULTURE DISTRIBUTION INC., SUN GRO HORTICULTURE PROCESSING INC., Y CUALQUIERA DE SUS EMPRESAS AFILIADAS Y REPRESENTANTES (INDIVIDUAL Y COLECTIVAMENTE DENOMINADAS “SUN GRO”) VENDEN ESTE PRODUCTO EN EL ESTADO EN EL QUE SE ENCUENTRA Y NO OTORGAN OTRA GARANTÍA, ESCRITA U ORAL, O IMPLÍCIDA, INCLUYENDO TODA GARANTÍA DE DESEMPEÑO, CALIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN OBJETIVO EN PARTICULAR. DADO QUE LOS RESULTADOS PUEDEN VARIAR CON LAS DIFERENTES CONDICIONES, LA TIERRA Y LAS PLANTAS, SUN GRO NO PUEDE GARANTIZAR NINGÚN RESULTADO ESPECÍFICO. RECURSOS LIMITADOS: EL RECURSO EXCLUSIVO DISPONIBLE PARA UN COMPRADOR O USUARIO POR DAÑOS, PÉRDIDAS O LESIONES SERÁ EL REEMPLAZO DEL PRODUCTO O EL REEMBOLSO DEL PRECIO DE COMPRA Y SUN GRO NO SE RESPONSABILIZARÁ POR NINGUNA OTRA CIRCUNSTANCIA, INCLUYENDO, DAÑOS ESPECIALES O EMERGENTES. PROHIBICIÓN DE REEMBALAJE O REVENTA: Queda estrictamente prohibido reembalar este producto para su reventa, con o sin identificación del fabricante original, sin el previo permiso de Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd.

® Dr. Q’s es una marca registrada de Southwest Landscape Supply, Inc., Las Vegas, NV. © 2014 Southwest Landscape Supply, Inc., Las Vegas, NV. Derechos reservados. ® Gold Dust is registered trademark of Southwest Landscape Supply, Inc., Las Vegas, NV.

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Sun Gro Horticulture Distribution Inc. 770 Silver Street Agawam, MA 01001 U.S.A. Customer Service 1-800-732-8667

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Este producto se vende por volumen. Peso neto 36 libras (16,3 kg).

This product is sold by volume. Net weight is 36 lbs (16.3 kg).

Steps To Success for Planting and Transplanting: Dig a planting hole. Dig your hole at least two to three times as wide, and just as deep as the rootball of the plant. Remove rocks and debris.

Check Drainage. The hole should drain in three to four hours or less.

Make a Backfill Mixture. Use two parts native soil to one part Dr. Q’s® PayDirt™ Planting Mix & Mulch. To give your plants the best start, add Dr. Q’s Gold Dust® starter fertilizer or Dr. Q’s® Plant Tonic. Follow label instructions.

How much Dr. Q’s PayDirt™ Planting Mix & Mulch to use?

20 - One gallon plants = 1 - two cubic foot bag 4 - Five gallon plants = 1 - two cubic foot bag 2 - Fifteen gallon plants = 1 - two cubic foot bag 1 - Twenty four inch box = 2 - two cubic foot bags Set the plant in place and backfill. Place the plant with the top of the rootball even or slightly higher than the top of the hole. Surround the root ball with your backfill mixture.

Gently pat the mix firmly around the plants.

Build a ring and water the plant. Use leftover soil and build a ring around the plant just outside of the hole. Thoroughly saturate the entire area inside the soil ring. Wait ½ hour and repeat.

PRECAUCIÓN: No se debe tragar. Evite crear polvo. Evite el contacto con los ojos, heridas abiertas, o cortes. Lave a fondo la piel expuesta después del uso. Mantenga fuera del alcance de los niños y las mascotas.

CAUTION: Do not swallow. Avoid creating dust. Avoid contact with eyes, open sores, or cuts.

Wash exposed skin thoroughly after use. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

When Mulching: Mulching helps protect your plants from soil erosion and temperature extremes. Mulching also helps conserve water and retain moisture. Cover the soil surface under the plants 1”-3” deep, extending from near the trunk to the drip line.

Be sure to select the appropriate Dr. Q’s® fertilizer and use when recommended. For questions or more details contact our plant specialists.

This product is sold only at quality garden centers.

SATISFACTION PLEDGE: This product is intended for consumers and not for use as a commercial growing medium. If for any reason you, a personal, family or household consumer, are not satisfied with the results of using this product simply send us proof of purchase to the address listed on this bag within six months of purchase and we will promptly refund your purchase price.

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITED WARRANTY: SUN GRO HORTICULTURE CANADA LTD. EXPRESSLY WARRANTS THAT THE COMPOSITION OF THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO THE DESCRIPTION ON THE LABEL. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE ON THIS LABEL, SUN GRO HORTICULTURE CANADA LTD., SUN GRO HORTICULTURE DISTRIBUTION INC., SUN GRO HORTICULTURE PROCESSING INC., AND ANY AND ALL OTHER AFFILIATES AND REPRESENTATIVES (HEREIN COLLECTIVELY AND SEVERALLY “SUN GRO”) SELL THIS PRODUCT AS IS AND MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF PERFORMANCE, QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BECAUSE RESULTS MAY VARY WITH DIFFERENT CONDITIONS, SOIL AND PLANTS, SUN GRO CANNOT WARRANT ANY SPECIFIC OUTCOMES. LIMITED REMEDIES: A PURCHASER’S OR A USER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES OR INJURIES SHALL BE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AND SUN GRO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANYTHING ELSE, INCLUDING SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. REPACKAGE OR RESALE PROHIBITION: It is strictly prohibited to repackage this product for resale, with or without identification of the original manufacturer, without the advanced written permission of Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd.

® Dr. Q’s is a registered trademark of Southwest Landscape Supply, Inc., Las Vegas, NV. © 2014 Southwest Landscape Supply, Inc., Las Vegas, NV. All rights reserved. ® Gold Dust is registered trademark of Southwest Landscape Supply, Inc., Las Vegas, NV.

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Flower and garden favorites are not unlike fashion and design trends—wait long enough and it all comes back into style.

So it is with this tiny beauty. The viola, like another cool-season favorite Stock, was a popular landscape staple up through the 40’s and 50’s. Their use slowly gave way to other flowers (snapdragons, marigolds, to name a few) as garden color standards and the petite viola was nearly forgotten. Until now.

For the past 10 years this easy to care for annual has slowly been making a comeback. The National Gardening Bureau picked violas as their flower of the year for 2007 and along with their larger cousin, the pansy, they have re-emerged as garden standards. The color choices are dramatic, ranging from deep, nearly black, purples and stunning maroon reds, to yellows and pale pastels. They have terrific heat and cold tolerance—important factors in the desert Southwest where we can still experience warm temperatures though November and 1-2 hard freezes by December and January.

Fall is the time to plant both violas and their first cousin, the pansy. They will do equally well in both containers and inground. Pansies may have larger blooms but violas, although smaller, tend to flower more profusely. Wave Pansies are ideal in hanging baskets and will spread and trail up to two feet. (If this variety is used in-ground, allow greater spacing). Standard violas and pansies grow 4-6 inches tall and 5-8 inches wide. They’ll all take full to partial sun.

Violas are remarkably easy to start from seed and the flowers you plant have a tendency to self-seed—giving you extended time to enjoy these traditionally cool-season annuals. A little known bonus is the fact that they’re edible. Both violas and pansies have extensive culinary uses as cake decoration, in salads and in teas. They can be used as garnishes but they’re also tasty. Simple meals and dishes are enhanced by the addition of just a few blooms. They can also be candied and crystalized. grown from seed to insure that they’re insecticide free and (An important note—only use blooms that have been organically

safe to eat).

These flowers grow best in rich, moist, well-drained soil containing plenty of organic matter. Use a slow-release flower fertilizer (such as Dr. Q’s Gold Dust or Dr. Q’s Rose and Flower Food) if planting in a container. They need regular watering but prefer to dry-out slightly between watering. Like most plants in the Southwest, they prefer morning sun and afternoon shade, especially if we’re experiencing an Indian Summer that extends well into November. To push blooming, remove or deadhead spent or faded flowers at the base of the flower stem. Rejuvenate tall or leggy plants by cutting them back to about 3-4 inches tall.

Mix and combine these beauties with other cool-season annuals that like the same sun and water conditions. Try planting them along with snapdragons, calendula or dianthus. You’ve love the variety of height, bloom size and colors! Planting fall violas does make everything new again.

By Terry Newcomb, M.S.

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Urban Farming in Downtown Las Vegas

Is it possible to have a garden or farm in our desert climate? Yes, and I am proving it in downtown Las Vegas.

My name is Roman Garay and I am the owner of Sin City Farms. When I started I was growing strictly for myself in small quantities. I wanted to enhance my diet with more greens and less meat and wanted my 5 year old son (and wife) to benefit from our urban farm. Now I sell my salad mixes at farmers markets, downtown restaurants and small grocery stores.

I currently have 12 beds on the ground at a minimum of 25’ long to 30” wide with steady crops (picked fruit) like cherry tomatoes, summer squash (zucchini), peppers and watermelon on my farm.

Knowing what to grow when and a having a good soil base is key.

Start things like tomatoes, summer squash, peppers, and watermelon in late February and March.

Summer months from late May to mid-September I direct seed lettuce, Red Russian Kale, arugula, mustard, beet greens, Swiss chard and red Malabar Spinach, however other spinach varieties like New Zealand and Longevity are also recommended.

My salad greens are 60 days to maturity will provide all summer long into fall.

The sky’s the limit on the other crops that should be started late September from broccoli, cauliflower, radish, carrots, beets, turnips. Greens like standard spinach, Asian greens along with my usual kale varieties, arugula, lettuce varieties and chard make for some wonderful salad mixes.

My farm is based on Curtis Stones’ (The Urban Farmer) practices which were inherited from world renowned farmer Eliot Coleman.

He scaled down to a ¼ acre parcel and consolidated crops to his most popular sellers. I was intrigued by his methods as well as exploring self-sustainable practices. Start-up costs are inexpensive and quite easy to achieve. Infrastructure can start low and be scaled up. Beds are on this scale use a no till method. I loosen the natural soil with a pitch fork and apply amended compost 3 to 4 inches on top. One cubic yard should cover 3 beds on the minimum ground bed length. Soil is turned as needed and crops are rotated in each bed. This is done to avoid creating a monoculture and to preserve beneficial soil nutrients.

I want others to benefit from not only my locally grown products but also learn from my techniques. By growing your own food you are getting the best nutrition. The thought of consuming vegetables coming from another state does not make sense; at least not to me. Climates are different and with that, pollen and other soil nutrients will react differently. Consuming what’s grown in our soil can give you the centralized phytonutrients in your diet combating disease, allergies and giving you that boost you need.

That is a home run in my book.

With some sweat equity, sun screen, a good hat, sunglasses and TLC you too can achieve a wonderful garden/farm and most of all have a healthy setting for you and your family to enjoy year round.

For more information on Sin City Farms visit us at: Instagram YouTube: sincityfarming email: sincityfarming@gmail.

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Stunning Herb Garden Ideas You’ll Want To Steal

We recently visited the Herb Garden at the Cooperative Extension Botanical Gardens and took a tour of the many different varieties of herbs grown as a demonstration for what’s possible in our desert climate.

Any misconceptions about growing herbs in a hot, dry place, would surely dissipate upon entering the herb garden courtyard that is maintained by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners.

The area is full of inspiration and is a perfect example of how careful placement and design can yield beautiful results.

This unique setting allows for morning sun and afternoon shade, ideal for growing herbs.

Interplanting of flowers allow for great pollinator activity and a thick layer of wood mulch on the ground suppresses weeds while holding moisture near the plants to conserve water.

There are some fun and creative ways to use containers for growing herbs mixed into the garden.

A potted bird bath is a double feature for growing Variegated Lemon Thyme while providing much-needed water for when our feathered friends come to visit.

A spiral support for potted herbs is a great idea for gardening in tight spaces, such as patios or balconies.

A short walk further into the demonstration garden, past the masses of Penstemon and the scent of Chocolate Flower, leads you to rows of various herbs surrounded by large shrubs of Lavender.

The Master Gardeners are growing several different varieties of Lavender in this area, as well as multiple varieties of other herbs like basil, oregano, and sage.

The garden was designed in such a way that no matter where you are standing, you are overwhelmed with the brilliant contrasts of foliage as well as an assortment of color from the flowers of annuals or perennials mixed with the flowers of the herbs themselves.

The addition of scent from the leaves of the herbs as well as the flowers is intoxicatingly fresh, leaving you with an overall sense of relaxation and well-being.

Herb gardening has many benefits that reach beyond the visual aesthetic of the plants, and with a little care, consideration, and planning, you can reap the many health and wellness rewards of having your own herb garden oasis.

For more information on the Cooperative Extension Botanical Gardens, visit http://www.unce.unr.edu/resources/horticulture/ demoandtestgardens/ To learn more about the Southern Nevada Master Gardeners, visit https://www.unce.unr.edu/programs/sites/mastergardener/ southern/

IN THE SOUTH WEST written by Terry Newcomb, M.S.

Fall is definitely the best time to plant deciduous fruit and

shade trees in our climate, and I’ll tell you why! Deciduous trees go dormant and lose their leaves in the winter, making them more immune to cold damage. However, even though the top appears to stop growing, the roots do not. Because our winters are not usually cold enough to freeze the ground, the roots stay warm enough to continue growing and storing nutrients and energy all winter long.

With the insulation of the surrounding soil and surface mulching, the roots will continue expanding and getting the plants more established to handle next summer’s heat. This is very important because the hot summer months are the most stressful time for trees in our area. They are trying to absorb enough moisture to keep all their leaves hydrated. In some cases, they try to produce fruit. They will have a very hard time doing this if they don’t have a well-established root system!

The root system controls all the growth, so the bigger the root system can grow, the more nutrients and energy it can store up and supply for next year’s growth. Trees planted in the spring only have 3 to 4 months to get established before the summer heat.

By planting trees now, in the fall, the roots have 5 to 6 more months of expanding than if you wait until spring to plant.

That’s twice as long to establish its new root system before the stressful heat of next summer. You’ll get faster and stronger spring growth from the larger root system and your tree will be more capable of handling next summer’s stress. That’s the benefit of planting deciduous trees in the fall!

Your tree may or may not come with a stake tied to it. If it does have a stake attached to it, it should be removed. This stake is just for protection during transporting and should be replaced with two larger stakes placed a short distance on either side of the tree and attached with flexible ties. This will protect the tree from being blown over by strong winds until the roots get anchored and the trunk develops more size.

In order to get the most out of your fall planting, make sure to follow our planting guide for proper planting instructions.

Always dig a hole that is at least twice the width of the container your tree was in. Use a good quality organic mulch and a starter fertilizer, mixed into the soil that you pack back in around the root ball. Never bury the root ball deeper than it was in the container and add a 1 to 2 inch layer of surface mulch after planting. The mulch will help to hold moisture around the roots while they get started into the new soil and the top dressing will help to keep the surface roots insulated from the cold. Make a basin around your tree just above the outside edge of the root ball so that the irrigation water will soak directly onto the roots.

You now know the why and the how, let’s look at the “what” to plant when choosing a fruit tree. Many of the most common fruit trees originated in desert or semi-desert regions and will grow well here—remember, “The right plant in the right place!”

Two important considerations will be “Winter Chill Hours” and “Self vs. Cross Pollinating Trees.” Some trees require a minimum number of chill hours (temperatures below 45 degrees) to facilitate improved fruit production.

Other fruit trees need to be cross pollinated by a different variety of the same fruit to produce adequately. Refer to the Sunset Western Garden Book or Starnote numbers 500 and 505 for more information on either topic.

You can successfully grow almonds, apples, almonds, pecans and pistachios, apricots, cherries, figs, grapes, peaches, pears, persimmons, plums or pomegranates—to same just a few fruit and nut tree varieties.

Happy Fall Planting!

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Instructions: Cook steel cut oats in 3 cups of water for 20 minutes until soft and sticky.

Heat skillet over medium heat and once hot, add raw walnuts and spices and toast for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden brown. Let cool and move onto the next step.

In the meantime, heat the same skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1/2 Tbsp oil and onion and sauté till soft then add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking till mushrooms are nicely browned. Remove from heat and set aside. Once walnuts are cooled, add to blender or food processor and blend until a fine meal, set aside.

To a large mixing bowl, add drained, dried black beans and mash well with a fork, leaving only a few whole beans.

Next add hemp seeds, cooked steel oats, spice-walnut mixture, sautéed onion and mushrooms, chickpea flour and barbecue sauce — mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon for 1-2 minutes, or until a moldable dough forms. If dry, add extra 1-2 Tbsp barbecue sauce. If too wet, add more chickpea flour. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

For larger burgers, divide into 5 patties (1/2 cup in size), or form 10 smaller burgers (1/4 cup in size). To help form the patties, line your 1/2 or 1/4 measuring cup with plastic wrap and pack with burger mixture. Press down to pack firmly, then lift out using the plastic wrap’s edge, and slightly flatten with hands to form a 3/4-inch thick patty. Set on a baking sheet or plate for grilling.

If grilling, heat the grill and brush the grill surface with oil to ease cooking. Otherwise, heat the same skillet you used earlier to medium heat. Once skillet is hot, add just enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of your skillet, then add your burgers — only as many as will comfortably fit in the pan. Otherwise, add burgers to the grill and close lid.

Cook for 3-4 minutes or until well browned on the underside, then flip gently. They aren’t as firm as meat burgers, but will definitely hold their shape. Reduce heat if cooking/browning too quickly. Cook for 3-4 minutes on other side.

Remove burgers from heat to let cool slightly, and prepare any other toppings/sides at this time (such as grilling/toasting your buns). Serve burgers as is, or on toasted buns with desired toppings.

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