2017: July & August | The Desert Horticultural Society of Coachella Valley

2017: July & August

Condo complex slashes water bills after removing grass

Posted by Jamie Pricer on August 1, 2017

Increasing water rates led a Palm Desert condominium complex to tear out 16,000 square feet of street-side grass and replace it with desert-friendly plants, a new irrigation…

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Senior National Parks pass price to jump from $10 to $80

Posted by Jamie Pricer on August 1, 2017

The Senior Pass that allows lifetime access to more than 2,000 federal sites and parks throughout the country, including Joshua Tree National Park, will increase from $10…

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Maintenance by the Month: August

Posted by Jamie Pricer on August 1, 2017

August will be a lot like July – the Coachella Valley’s hottest month – except it’s the height of the desert’s muggy season. Unlike temperatures that typically…

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Field Trip Report: Arizona Bus Trip

Posted by Jessyca Frederick on July 15, 2017

Here is a selection of member photos from the March 2017 bus trip to Arizona. If you have photos or stories you’d like to share with other members,…

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Maintenance by the Month: July

Posted by Troy Bankord on July 9, 2017

The desert is hot (after a long, beeeeautiful spring!). Plan your time outside carefully – early morning or evening. That’s better for your eyes, your health, and your skin. ☺ Try…

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CWVD increases incentives to remove your grass

Posted by Jamie Pricer on July 9, 2017

The Coachella Valley Water District has doubled its incentive to convert turf areas to desert friendly landscaping.

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Cathedral City couple wins conservation award

Posted by Jamie Pricer on July 9, 2017

It took nine days for Gilbert and Vera Sanchez of Cathedral City to remove lawn from the front of their house and replace it with water-friendly gardening. Their new landscape…

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Plant of the Month: Purple Heart

Posted by Troy Bankord on July 9, 2017

Setcreasea purpurea (Purple Heart) is a trailing, tender perennial with purple stems and violet-purple leaves that produces pink flowers in summer. This plant is mainly grown for its foliage (leaves can reach 7 inches…

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Fun Cactus & Succulent Containers

Posted by Jamie Pricer on July 9, 2017

Hello, I just read the latest issue of The Chuparosa and enjoyed it tremendously. We’re new to the valley, having been here for only 1 year after 30+ years on…

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