David Salman explains to Ava Salman how he created a new hybrid as they wander through the greenhouse in Santa Fe, New Mexico where David cultivates most of the plants for High Country Gardens Catalog and his retail stores in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
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In the Greenhouse April 2010
January 30th, 2011 · No Comments · Greenhouses
Tags:Ava Salman·Award Winning·Cold Hady Perennials·David Salman·Green Thumb·High Country Gardens·hybrid·New Mexico·Ornamental Grasses·Perennials·pollinators·Santa Fe Greenhouses·The Xeric Gardener·Waterwise·xeric
In the Greenhouse May 2010
August 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Greenhouses
On a windy day in Santa Fe, David Salman points out some interesting plants in the greenhouse. Color and fragrance galore! Couldn’t block out the wind noise too well with the Flip Video, so sorry about that.
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How to Plant Cacti & Succulents
July 3rd, 2010 · 7 Comments · Greenhouses
www.highcountrygardens.com Cacti and succulents are not difficult to grow if you keep their basic requirements in mind. First and foremost, cacti require excellent drainage. Secondly, they like alkaline, mineral soils.The adaptability of cacti and succulents to heat, intense sunshine and their ability to thrive with little water or maintenance under dry conditions make them an [...]
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