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Project to cure that spring itch? Go loo

gardenersguildabq — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:50:39 +0000

Project to cure that spring itch? Go looking for native seed to collect from your local neighborhood to exchange at CelebrateSeedNM, March 19th in Albuquerque Old Town from 10am-2pm. Red Yucca may have seed in stalks — who knows what’s out there? Fresh air, guaranteed. http://ow.ly/4cOAX

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Why does public media matter? Check out

gardenersguildabq — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:00:18 +0000

Why does public media matter? Check out Botany of Desire online, an exploration of plants, funded by PBS and your dollars http://ow.ly/3ZEko

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Support public access and democracy: sup

gardenersguildabq — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:34:50 +0000

Support public access and democracy: support public television! Send letters to your representatives using info found at http://ow.ly/3ZDTf

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As spring is for planting, winter is for

gardenersguildabq — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:30:17 +0000

As spring is for planting, winter is for planning! Celebrate the solstice by getting prepped with GardenersGuild: The 7 days of Seed Catalogs. Order now to get your copies of an urbecologist’s eye candy. Some are gone by January — let’s get started!
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Pick #7, this seed catalog is fun to read and full of interesting information. The new spring 2011 seed catalog will go quickly. Sign-up here: http://www.horizonherbs.com/contact.asp

Interested in unique seeds & helpful pics? Order pick #6! Just looking? Just grow something! Try one or two special varieties. Love watermelon? Organic options? Grow a rare Carribean Red pepper! You’ll love Urban Farmer. Request your 2011 copy at http://www.ufseeds.com/New-Garden-Seeds_5d7.html

The #5 pick is a GardenersGuild member favorite, must-order all-around seed catalog and a year ’round reference for all experience levels: http://www.territorialseed.com

Favorite catalog pick #4 is a perfect cool season catalog with lots of intriguing Asian varieties suited to most Albuquerque conditions. Chef’s choice. Member recommended! http://www.kitazawaseed.com/

For those who don’t like to wait: this seed catalog is not available by mail but by pdf using the link below. There is an updated website with good seed saving tips and more — compost worms available too.” #3 (downloadable) http://www.vintageveggies.com/catalog_req.html BONUS! Today is a two-for-one: Other “best online seed catalog for Albuquerque”? Native Seed Search in AZ: http://www.nativeseeds.org/

For herbalists or chefs and curious gardeners alike, Richter’s in Canada offers the most extensive selection for beginners or the expert. This catalog will get you growing unique and usually expensive ingredients. Grow wild and order a catalog from #2 urban gardeners’ choice at http://www.richters.com

Saving the best for last: John Jeavons (author of Grow More Veggies…) is affiliated with this seed company focused on sustainable growing, self-reliance and environmental education. A bio-intensive research mini-farm, this is a great source for quality seed and delicious, thoughtful varieties. Request our favorite catalog or order online: http://www.bountifulgardens.org

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With late falling leaves, green two spac

gardenersguildabq — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:11:53 +0000

With late falling leaves, green two spaces with one task: move the leaves from where they fell to areas where they will insulate plants. Ez!

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