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An abundance of fresh vegetables generously distributed to neighboring communities off the rez one year ago during the pandemic lockdown marked the first time many Globe residents had ever heard of the San Carlos Apaches’ Nalwoodi Denzhone Community Garden. If that name is also unfamiliar to you, please read on – see photos of the garden on Facebook – and attend this week’s free online cooperative extension webinar to learn more about this unique community garden, affiliated children’s summer camp, and other ways Nalwoodi Denzhone volunteers are committed to healthy living and positive changes for San Carlos Apache people. See photos of garden-fresh veggies at apachendc.org/garden; click other links to see happy children participating with summer camp activities at apachendc.org/education. The website makes it conveniently easy to donate, too. For details call 480-734-5210 or email info@apachendc.org; and please join, like and follow at facebook.com/apacheNDC
If you were driving Highway 60 through Gold Canyon two years ago this month, near Bashasâ, you were probably impressed at roadside banks of bright yellow flowers. No, those werenât gold poppies or marigolds â instead theyâre evidence of encroaching Stinknet (Oncosiphon pilulifer) also commonly known as globe chamomile, though it isnât a chamomile and shouldnât be steeped in hot water.
A relative newcomer to the invasive weed scene in Arizona, this hardy plant, native to South Africa, has quickly spread since it was first confirmed here in 1997. Michael Chamberlandâs paper on the subject states, âBy 2019 the plant had risen to public attention due to its conspicuous presence. Stinknet is now common in the Phoenix metro area and across much of Maricopa County. It is spreading south along the I-10 corridor, becoming well established in Pinal County. Outbreaks have occurred within the Tucson metro area and also in rural parts of Pima County. Recen
Organic mulch, compost, alfalfa pellets and seasoned horse manure â during Thursdayâs weekly webinar Dan McEuen, a participant in the Payson Community Garden, explains his recipe for garden success. A complete beginner at vegetable gardening when he started four years ago, McEuen and his wife have become active participants at the Payson Community Garden, learning much over the years by trial-and-error and gleaning valuable knowledge from other experienced gardeners at the community garden.
The sixth of this spring’s Payson Community Garden online classes is at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 18 and offered free. It is a joint effort with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Gila County. Zoom link for the presentation is arizona.zoom.us/j/87916496014 and participants are welcome to login up to 10 minutes prior to the start time.
Using covers for your garden can extend growing seasons â and thwart ravenous rodents, hungry birds and munching insects.
On Thursday, March 11, the team of green-thumbed volunteers with Payson Community Garden discusses how and when to use garden covers during the 11 a.m. free online gardening webinar hosted by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Gila County.
Topics during the one-hour presentation include the right timing to cover your crops, which materials have been most effective at the community garden, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Payson Community Garden volunteers have learned so much over the years and share their experience and knowledge each Thursday during these ongoing â and popular â webinars.