Jay Harper joins the conversation.

We know psithurism is the sound of wind thru the trees and leaves rustling.  But is there a word for rain rustling thru trees?

Discussion of one of the biggest plant growers in the West is Monrovia.  Low water, high beauty plants.  But keep in mind some low water plants won’t work in high heat.

Some of the challenges California and Colorado are facing with plants and lack of water.

Resources: 

• • • Water Use It Wisely | Plant of the Month: 5 Plants That Can Take the Southwest Heat
    • Monrovia Nursery Co. | Low Water, High Beauty: Your Guide To Drought-Tolerant Gardening In The Dry West

Rainfall stories in Rim Country and other parts of the state.

Discussion of low water use plants and succulents with lots of color but may not be heat tolerant:  Purple Queen Bougainvillea, Blue Chalk Sticks, Artichoke Agave, Colorado Gold Treasure Flower, Brake Light Red Yucca, Brush Lantana, Pink Moulee Grass.

Water Use It Wisely.

Jay has some tips on planning your fall garden now.  Tilling compost into your garden beds.

Discussion of seeds for planting.  Those seed packets are produced around the country but some variety of seeds may not work in our climate.

Vegetable Gardening Information

Plant what you like to eat!  And get your kids involved to grow their own favorites!

Root crops are grown in Arizona winter time.  Cool season veggies with roots, leafy greens and stems.  Plus established fruit trees begin to show fruit.