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Benefits of Mulching

Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie

On this week’s show, Denise, John, and Jan offer tips on mulch and the benefits that come from it, including practices to incorporate within your garden at this time. Mulching helps support the ecosystem, keep your garden healthy, and the different effects and uses when using organic and inorganic mulch within your landscape. Denise will also provide more updates and information on the El Paso County Master Gardeners programs that will be available for anyone to attend.

The El Paso Masters Gardener Program was the first program started in the state of Texas in 1981. Certified Master Gardeners can continue to volunteer with others who share their interests, gain continual horticultural training, and give back to the community. These projects for the community include classroom gardening at local schools, speakers bureaus, community and demonstration gardens, and information booths at local events.

Additional information/Links

  • Visit the  El Paso County Master Gardeners website for questions, tips, and upcoming calendar events: https://txmg.org/elpaso/

Originally aired on November 18, 2023

Denise S. Rodriguez, County Administrator and Horticulture Extension Agent, is an El Paso native who earned her BS and MS in Horticulture at New Mexico State University. Denise previously worked at the AgriLife Research Center at El Paso where she was part of a research team focusing on determining the drought and salt tolerance of low water use plants in urban horticulture. She has tailored her home gardens to be kid friendly in hopes of inspiring her own children to engage in gardening.
John White, is a volunteer host on Good to Grow on Saturdays at 11:15 AM. He serves as curator of the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens.
Jan Petrzelka is a voluntter host on Good To grow on Saturdays at 11:15 AM. She is a Master Gardner with the Texas A&M Extension service and conducts workshops on gardening.
Edward Reyes is an intern who helps with editing and mixing audio for KTEP’s show “Good to Grow.”
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