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Mysterious garden holes are the traps of antlions

At this stage of life they create those perfect round holes which are actually traps for unsuspecting ground crawling insects.

Published: Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at 1:15AM

Happy cupflower can be an perennial delight

I don't know if the cupflower will handle too much hot sun, but since yours have popped back up you are doing something right.

Published: Sunday, May 21st, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, May 21st, 2023 at 1:15AM

Rose of Sharon, oak trees may compete for water

I would not recommend applying any sort of herbicide on the rose of Sharon, since it could too easily affect the oaks.

Published: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at 1:15AM

Northeast Heights home to 'wild' poppies

If you know the direction of the prevailing winds in your area, you might just be able to trace back to the original planting.

Published: Sunday, May 7th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, May 7th, 2023 at 1:15AM

Poppies probably planted too deep to pop up properly

Poppies are typically a wind sown type of seed. The mother plant grows to fruition and then as the flowers are buffeted by the wind, she lets go of the seed.

Published: Sunday, April 30th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, April 30th, 2023 at 1:15AM

Daffodils can be separated, spreading the bounty

If your daffodils have been in the same spot for two complete bloom cycles you can unclump them and spread the wealth.

Published: Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 at 1:15AM

Stopping breeding areas key to thwarting mosquitoes

I want to suggest that you watch out for and continually monitor any place in your yard where water collects, offering the mosquitoes a place to breed.

Published: Sunday, April 16th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, April 16th, 2023 at 1:15AM

Don't worry, crepe myrtle stays asleep until late spring

Be patient for several more weeks before you determine that your crepe myrtles, that grew perfectly and were watered during the dormant season, are in fact dead.

Published: Sunday, April 9th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, April 9th, 2023 at 1:15AM

Canna fairly easy to grow, come in wide varieties

The canna will want soil that can retain some moisture, but won't do too well if sitting in a puddle either.

Published: Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 1:15AM

There are several resources for finding the best tree for ABQ

In "Down to Earth: A Gardener's Guide to the Albuquerque Area" written by the Albuquerque Area Extension Master Gardeners, there is a very informative listing of 25 best trees.

Published: Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at 1:15AM

Holy History: A look at five church buildings of New Mexico

With guidance from State Historian Rob Martinez, the list gives "a nod to the many…

December 24, 2022 5:02PM

A look at five items from the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History provides an objective, accessible window into the…

November 26, 2022 5:02PM

A look at five murals by Native artists worth taking a drive to see

'Walls of Resistance Walls of Pride: New Mexican Murals by Native Artists' features 24 murals…

January 21, 2023 5:02PM

The pronunciation for this NM place name is still up for debate

The name Mogollon is found in numerous places in New Mexico, including peaks, creek, plateau…

May 7, 2023 1:15AM

Placitas artist Roger Evans combines humor with social commentary

The 91-year-old Placitas artist Roger Evans, who combines building materials and illustration with humor and…

May 14, 2023 1:15AM

Mysterious garden holes are the traps of antlions

Happy cupflower can be an perennial delight

Rose of Sharon, oak trees may compete for water

Local teens to publish art and poetry book honoring an ABQ neighborhood

Most of the poems were written by elementary school youngsters living in the South Valley…

May 21, 2023 1:15AM

Award-winning author Colum McCann to open the Santa Fe International Literary Festival

Winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Fiction, Irish American author Colum McCann is…

May 14, 2023 1:15AM

'The Dead Go Fast' the fourth instillation in the Fernando Lopez Santa Fe Mystery series

Many of the main characters are based on people author James Wilson knew when he…

May 12, 2023 3:35PM

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Mysterious garden holes are the traps of antlions

At this stage of life they ... At this stage of life they create those perfect round holes which are actually traps for unsuspecting ground crawling insects.

May 28, 2023 7:15AM

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Happy cupflower can be an perennial delight

I don't know if the cupflower ... I don't know if the cupflower will handle too much hot sun, but since yours have popped back up you are doing something right. ...

May 21, 2023 7:15AM

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Mysterious garden holes are the traps of antlions

At this stage of life they ... At this stage of life they create those perfect round holes which are actually traps for unsuspecting ground crawling insects.

May 28, 2023 7:15AM

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Happy cupflower can be an perennial delight

I don't know if the cupflower ... I don't know if the cupflower will handle too much hot sun, but since yours have popped back up you are doing something right. ...

May 21, 2023 7:15AM

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Rose of Sharon, oak trees may compete for water

I would not recommend applying any ... I would not recommend applying any sort of herbicide on the rose of Sharon, since it could too easily affect the oaks.

May 14, 2023 7:15AM

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Northeast Heights home to 'wild' poppies

If you know the direction of ... If you know the direction of the prevailing winds in your area, you might just be able to trace back to the original planting.

May 7, 2023 7:15AM

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Poppies probably planted too deep to pop up properly

Poppies are typically a wind sown ... Poppies are typically a wind sown type of seed. The mother plant grows to fruition and then as the flowers are buffeted by the ...

April 30, 2023 7:15AM