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Lush and Lean Fall Workshop (Cacti and Other Succulents for Your Garden)

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library > Roadrunner Room - 200 E. Picacho Ave. Las Cruces NM 88001

Presented by Gertrud Konings, Ph.D., retired biology professor, coauthor of “Cacti of Texas in Their Natural Habitat” Learn what makes our local cacti and succulents appreciated worldwide! Tips about care and propagation will be provided and suggestions on how you can get involved in rescuing these precious natives that are part of our Chihuahuan Desert.

Lush and Lean Fall Workshop (Plan Now for Spring Greens & Wildflower)

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library > Roadrunner Room - 200 E. Picacho Ave. Las Cruces NM 88001

Presented by Jackye Meinecke, former owner of Enchanted Gardens, local lecturer and author. Fall is an excellent time to start a variety of herbs and cooking greens to enjoy during the chilly months and into spring, and sow wildflowers to bloom after winter.

Lush and Lean Fall Workshop (Coverage: Rethink the Ground)

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library > Roadrunner Room - 200 E. Picacho Ave. Las Cruces NM 88001

Presented by David Cristiani, owner of Quercus, landscape design consultation firm. Create an appealing and functional garden for our arid region by choosing better options than gravelscaping and turfgrass.

Lush and Lean Fall Workshop (Weeds: Best Practices for Fall/Winter)

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library > Roadrunner Room - 200 E. Picacho Ave. Las Cruces NM 88001

Presented by Leslie Beck, Ph.D., Extension Weed Specialist, NMSU. By identifying a plant, we can use its biology to target weed control strategies that are sustainable and successful with less effort, and select tools and application timings for better weed management practices. Attendees are welcome to bring samples for identification IF time allows.

Lush and Lean Fall Workshop (Common Plant Diseases and Disorders in New Mexico)

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library > Roadrunner Room - 200 E. Picacho Ave. Las Cruces NM 88001

Presented by Phillip Lujan, Ph.D., Extension Plant Pathologist, Manager of Plant Diagnostic Clinic, NMSU. Learn how plants get diseases, common ones we find in our area, and strategies to prevent or manage them. Learn how to utilize the NMSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic. Attendees are welcome to bring samples for diagnosis IF time allows.