On this week’s show, Denise and John spend the morning at the Spring FloraFest. This is the 30th anniversary of the native plant sale at the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. Jon shares the reason for the creation of the event. They also discuss watering in the desert southwest and what plants work well in the area.
FloraFest is the primary fundraiser for the maintenance and operation of the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. They sell native plants which help conserve water, require less maintenance, and are more cold-hardy than plants from other parts of the world. Native plants also provide food and habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies. Using native plants in your yard is one step that we can take to help restore a healthy ecosystem in El Paso.
Additional information/Links
- For additional information on the Chihuahuan Desert Garden visit https://www.utep.edu/centennial-museum/
- For water saving tips and other resources visit Desert Blooms at https://www.elpasodesertblooms.org/
- For El Paso County Master Gardeners visit https://txmg.org/elpaso/
This program originally aired on April 6, 2024.
