Tracey Fitzgibbon / For the Journal, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Tracey Fitzgibbon / For the Journal, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Enjoy gladiolus blooms longer with successive planting

Successive planting can also be used for vegetable gardening.

Published: Saturday, May 14th, 2022 at 3:02PM
Updated: Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Morning glory, scarlet runner beans are good climbers

If you choose to fill your large pot with morning glories, soak the seed for a few hours to overnight, making the germination a bit easier.

Published: Saturday, May 7th, 2022 at 3:02PM
Updated: Sunday, May 8th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Tree of heaven a remarkably resilient plant

A tree of heaven spreads quickly by suckers, as well as self-sowing lots of wind-borne seeds soon after flowering

Published: Saturday, April 30th, 2022 at 3:02PM
Updated: Sunday, May 1st, 2022 at 12:02AM

Several options for replacing an aging apricot

Choosing between standard, semi-dwarf and dwarf will certainly affect the choices you have.

Published: Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 at 3:02PM
Updated: Sunday, April 24th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Redbuds are fun to admire all year round

The redbud is in the Leguminosae family.

Published: Saturday, April 16th, 2022 at 3:02PM
Updated: Sunday, April 17th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Rose of Sharon grows well in Albuquerque

Hibiscus syriacus, or rose of Sharon, is defined as a deciduous shrub (drops its leaves each autumn) that can easily grow to a height of upwards to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide if it's kept healthy.

Published: Saturday, April 9th, 2022 at 3:02PM
Updated: Sunday, April 10th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Turning soil in winter will thwart tomato hornworms

If you do have a hornworm hatch, treat the plants with Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, or BTK for short.

Published: Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 at 3:02PM
Updated: Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 at 12:02AM

Nectarines, apricots first trees to bloom in spring

Next in line of progression will be the ornamental purple leaf plums, fruiting plums and the crabapples.

Published: Saturday, March 26th, 2022 at 3:02PM
Updated: Sunday, March 27th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Amaryllis can live as a houseplant for right now

In July you can get the plant ready to bloom for the holidays.

Published: Saturday, March 19th, 2022 at 3:02PM
Updated: Sunday, March 20th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Prefinished bulbs offer a chance at spring blooms

At most nurseries and some of the big box garden centers, you just might find 'prefinished' bulbs available.

Published: Saturday, March 12th, 2022 at 3:02PM
Updated: Sunday, March 13th, 2022 at 12:02AM

NM actor strives to help nurture the film community

Sam Quinnn, co-owner of Southwest Scene ... Sam Quinnn, co-owner of Southwest Scene Works, is starting a series called, 'Create Your Own Content.'

May 18, 2022 4:15PM

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Author Don Winslow finds joy in weaving together words

Don Winslow will participate in a ... Don Winslow will participate in a talk at the Santa Fe Literary Festival from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 21.

May 18, 2022 4:15PM

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'Under the Banner of Heaven' author Jon Krakauer ready ...

Krakauer is slated to be on ... Krakauer is slated to be on stage at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, May 22.

May 18, 2022 4:15PM

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Inaugural Santa Fe Literary Festival connects authors and readers

The festival is a four-day, multi-event ... The festival is a four-day, multi-event gathering.

May 18, 2022 4:15PM

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Three woman exhibit incorporates the images, techniques and ideas ...

Art show at Gallery Hózhó ends ... Art show at Gallery Hózhó ends May 18.

May 17, 2022 1:02AM

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Ponderosa Brewing Co. takes top honors at the 2022 ...

Nexus, Ex Novo bring home silver; ... Nexus, Ex Novo bring home silver; Marble, Second Street grab bronze.

May 15, 2022 1:02AM

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Enjoy gladiolus blooms longer with successive planting

Successive planting can also be used ... Successive planting can also be used for vegetable gardening.

May 15, 2022 1:02AM

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Socorro author debuts cozy mystery series 'The Accidental Detective'

'Something Shady at Sunshine Haven,' like ... 'Something Shady at Sunshine Haven,' like most cozy mysteries, doesn't have sex, violence or foul language.

May 15, 2022 1:02AM

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'Book Lovers' is a romance fueled by quick banter

Emily Henry makes herself laugh at ... Emily Henry makes herself laugh at the character's dialogue in her own books

May 15, 2022 1:02AM