The CIAC advises and assists the City of Las Cruces in adopting land use assumptions, which includes a description of the service area and projection of changes and land uses, densities, intensities and population in the service area over at least a five-year period.
What to Know Before Planting Fruit Trees in Southern New Mexico Presented by: Richard Heerema, Ph.D., Extension Pecan Specialist, NMSU We’ll discuss the joys and challenges of growing fruit in our desert. Tree species and variety selection, horticultural practices, irrigation, pruning and pest management will be covered. All workshops are Free.
Shade Tree Basics Presented by: John M. White, former curator of UTEP Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, retired extension horticulture agent, ISA Certified Arborist People mistakenly believe trees use a lot of water but their benefits far outweigh as shade-makers, air-cleaners and habitat-providers. We’ll cover site selection, tree choice, planting techniques, proper watering practices, fertilizer basics and tips to keep your trees healthy for the future. All workshops are Free.
Rainwater Harvesting: “Is it Worth it?” Presented by: Jeff Anderson, Extension Agronomy and Horticulture Agent, NMSU This presentation will explore practical methods for harvesting rainwater and calculating how much can be collected from your roof or other surfaces. Learn how to use this free pure resource effectively to enhance the health and vitality of your plants, even during droughts. All workshops are Free.
Xeriscape Not “Zero-scape” Presented by: David Cristiani, owner of Quercus, landscape design consultation firm Change over your blandscape of gravel or bare soil to designing an outdoor living space you’ll enjoy all year! Learn how to have a great garden that does more for less as a do-it-yourself project or to be more informed when hiring a professional. All workshops are Free.
The CIAC advises and assists the City of Las Cruces in adopting land use assumptions, which includes a description of the service area and projection of changes and land uses, densities, intensities and population in the service area over at least a five-year period.
Pruning Workshop Presented by: Les Finley, Longtime Local Horticulturist, Nurseryman, ISA Certified Arborist Homeowners will learn how to correctly prune their trees and shrubs for sustainability and long-term survival. This is a hands-on pruning workshop held outside at Albert Johnson Park in front of Branigan Library. Dress for the activity. This workshop will begin in the Roadrunner Room. All workshops are Free.
The CIAC advises and assists the City of Las Cruces in adopting land use assumptions, which includes a description of the service area and projection of changes and land uses, densities, intensities and population in the service area over at least a five-year period.
The CIAC advises and assists the City of Las Cruces in adopting land use assumptions, which includes a description of the service area and projection of changes and land uses, densities, intensities and population in the service area over at least a five-year period.
The CIAC advises and assists the City of Las Cruces in adopting land use assumptions, which includes a description of the service area and projection of changes and land uses, densities, intensities and population in the service area over at least a five-year period.
The CIAC advises and assists the City of Las Cruces in adopting land use assumptions, which includes a description of the service area and projection of changes and land uses, densities, intensities and population in the service area over at least a five-year period.
