http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/9ecf7069-98ce-44ed-b089-4881ed537732?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/9ecf7069-98ce-44ed-b089-4881ed537732#7b9469b1-43fc-4588-88d4-2f3d9503df2f Im in an unincorporated part of the state, we arent in a county. (We are so close to the mexican border that we can wave to people on the other side of the river. lol Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:59:59 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/9ecf7069-98ce-44ed-b089-4881ed537732#7b9469b1-43fc-4588-88d4-2f3d9503df2f $item.owner.firstName 2009-01-08T20:59:59Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/9ecf7069-98ce-44ed-b089-4881ed537732#974fff1e-7ad4-4131-8302-d7dc9460c065 those are excellent resources for arizona, however, all desert regions are not alike. . .soil characteristics, temperature range, etc vary from location to location. . .even in arizona, what works in prescott doesn't necessarily work in yuma. i don't know anything about what support services are available in el paso, but texas and new mexico would be where i would look first. . as a note: el paso is closer to las cruces than any sizeable city in texas. . Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:50:55 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/9ecf7069-98ce-44ed-b089-4881ed537732#974fff1e-7ad4-4131-8302-d7dc9460c065 lorenzo 2009-01-08T19:50:55Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/9ecf7069-98ce-44ed-b089-4881ed537732#34972e8b-5685-44c4-91ee-c8958a7a6a4d I may not be from the southwest but I am involved in a master gadener program and here are some really good places to start. start here... http://ag.arizona.edu/extension/ then go here..... http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/mastergardener/ If you have the time becoming a master gardener is one of the most worthwhile things you could possibly ever get involved in. Search all the states mastergardener programs information on line in your area there is an incredible amount of information available for free. If you love plants half as much as I do it will be a wonderful experience. "The closer a man is to the soli, the closer a man is to God!" Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:48:39 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/9ecf7069-98ce-44ed-b089-4881ed537732#34972e8b-5685-44c4-91ee-c8958a7a6a4d Deborah 2009-01-08T16:48:39Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/9ecf7069-98ce-44ed-b089-4881ed537732#e462501f-fa0c-47e7-9d8f-24d81c007ef8 check with the county agent. . .that's what they do best. . Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:06:16 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/9ecf7069-98ce-44ed-b089-4881ed537732#e462501f-fa0c-47e7-9d8f-24d81c007ef8 lorenzo 2009-01-08T08:06:16Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/9ecf7069-98ce-44ed-b089-4881ed537732#55b5e4b4-5c4e-48d7-8629-6d56a1797542 Im moving to el paso very shortly and am wondering if anyone can give me advice on what types of plants grow well in that climate. Irrigation wont be a problem, as we have a very nice well on the property and intend to build greenhouses. Anything from your vast experience will be of great help. Tim Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:45:41 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/9ecf7069-98ce-44ed-b089-4881ed537732#55b5e4b4-5c4e-48d7-8629-6d56a1797542 $item.owner.firstName 2009-01-06T10:45:41Z