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September 26, 2020

8:00 AM | OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR

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Fall is here!  Jay Harper of The Farms Choice says now is the time to plant just about anything!  Leafy, root and stem vegetables.  Cooler nights, shorter days help establish plants.

For your landscapes, know what grows well in our climate.

Transition to winter rye lawns starts with mowing down your bermuda grass.  Plus other tips.

Discussion of weed wackers.  Heads made of steel lines.  Battery operated and various designs.

9:00 AM | On The House Hour

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Director of The Lowell Observatory Dr. Jeff Hall discusses the importance of the Dark Sky Community and what it means to Arizona and other communities.

Flagstaff was the first community in the world to be designated by the International Dark Sky Association.

The Lowell Observatory is also famous for discovering PLUTO!

10:00 AM | Open Home Hour

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The Most Asked Question Of The Week:  What are the pros and cons of a flagstone patio?  Rosie details the installation and maintenance.

Rosie is scared to death about not finding a U Haul truck in California.  Why? :)

9/26/20 (running time 8-11AM)

Outdoor Living Hour – Notes from the Nursery

Notes from the Nursery with Jay Harper! Talking #FallFertilization, winter lawns and answering your questions.

On The House Topic: Let Dark Skies Rule the Night

What do Arizona communities of Camp Verde, Flagstaff, Cottonwood, Sedona and Fountain Hills all have in common? They are all officially designated as International Dark Sky Communities by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). These communities, and others, have come together to preserve dark skies as a treasure. If the idea of being able to see the constellations from your own backyard appeals to you, there are some simple things that can be done by homeowners to cut down on the overabundance and often wasted energy of night lighting… Astronomer, Dr. Sky joins us to discuss the topic.

Weekly Blog Article

Homeowner Topic: Open Home! 

Chat with Rosie & Romey! Got a Question? Call in!

Weekly To-Do Topic: #PoolCovers | Join us for a chat about the pros & cons of different types of pool covers. Plus, what was the most asked question of the week? Tune-in to find out!
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