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January Citrus Clinic
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New Publications
by Audry Wolff, Master Gardener
AZ1269-Deciduous Fruits and Nuts for the Low Desert (formerly MC90):
Read about varieties of apples, apricots, figs, peaches, grapes, pears, persimmons, plums, berries,
quince, pecans and almonds that you can grow right here in
the low desert. The 9-page PDF file may be downloaded at: http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/az1269/
Warning: The file is very large and may take a long time to download if you don't have a high-speed connection. An
alternative is to download the accompanying chart. The chart will give
the following pertinent details about each variety: chilling hours, fruit color, heavy bearing, alternate bearing, cross
pollination, and freestone information.
Also, Landscape Watering by the Numbers: A Guide
for the Arizona Desert (featured in our August/September issue) received a
first-place Crescordia Award from the Valley Forward Association recently. Valley
Forward is a 33-year-old nonprofit association that serves the Phoenix
metropolitan area by bringing together business, community, and civic leaders to
promote cooperative efforts on regional issues and improve the environment and
quality of life in the Valley. The annual awards program recognizes Valley
businesses, government agencies,and non-profit organizations for their
significant contributions to the environment. Kudos to Master Gardeners Donna
DiFrancesco and Robyn Baker, who coauthored the guide on behalf of their
respective municipal employers, the Cities of Mesa and Scottsdale.
Maricopa County Master Gardener Volunteer Information
Last Updated January 25, 2003
Author: Lucy K. Bradley, Extension Agent Urban Horticulture, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County
© 1997 The University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cooperative Extension in Maricopa County
Comments to Maricopa-hort@ag.arizona.edu 4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040,
Voice: (602) 470-8086 ext. 301, Fax (602) 470-8092
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