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 We all crave the shade in the desert, Norm Schilling has some plants that thrive out of the sun.
 Pictured right is is "blue elf" aloe in Norm's yard - in the shade! And on the left are the "blue elf" flowers.
 Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha), pictured right, also grow well in the shade.
Also mentioned:
 Bulbine (Bulbinella frutescens 'Tiny Tangerine') |
 Teucrium chamaedrys 'prostratum' (Prostrate Germander) |
 Tradescantia (Purple Heart or Purple Queen) |
Norm is taking part in the Garden Conservancy's Gardening Open Day on April 10th. Here are some details about the four private gardens that will be open to the public on that day in Las Vegas and Henderson: opendays.pdf.
Admission to each private garden is $5.00 and will be open rain or shine with no reservations required. Call 1 (888)842-2442, or visit http://www.opendaysprogram.org for more information.
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Aug 31, 2010 | Summer Survivors
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What plants rank as "summer survivors"? |
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Aug 16, 2010 | Taking Stock
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Norm Schilling takes stock of summer. |
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Jul 27, 2010 | Summer Sun Damage
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Norm Schilling has more on the effect of sun and heat in the yard. |
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Jul 20, 2010 | Edible Flowers
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Some flowers not only look good, they taste good, too and can add some real color to your meals |
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Jul 13, 2010 | Hot Weather Gardening
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With the dog days of summer approaching, Norm Schilling has some tips for a living yard. |
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Jul 6, 2010 | Too Successful Plants
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What happens when a plant becomes too successful? |
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Jun 22, 2010 | Fragrance
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Norm Schilling takes samples from fragrant additions to the yard. |
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Jun 8, 2010 | Garden Pests
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When to intervene with garden pests? Norm Schilling has some thoughts. |
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Jun 2, 2010 | Edible Landscape
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From herbs to vegetables, some edibles make interesting ornamentals. |
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May 25, 2010 | Desert Tolerant Flowers
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Norm Schilling has been collecting some new desert tolerant flowers
for his yard. He shares them. |
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