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Re: arid_gardener-digest V1 #270

>arid_gardener-digest       Wednesday, 7 May 1997       Volume 01 : Number 270
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>From: Cathy Rymer <crymer@ag.Arizona.EDU>
>Date: Wed, 07 May 1997 12:29:01 -0700
>Subject: MAC version of CD ROM
>
>The Macintosh version of the CD ROM on Desert Landscaping, produced by the
>University of Arizona's Water Resources Research Center, College of
>Agriculture,  is now available.
>
>This is a comprehensive, easy and fun-to-use tool for choosing low
>water-use plants in the Southwest.  Search by plant name, browse
>award-winning landscapes, compare groups of similar plants, or use the
>"Plant Selector" to precisely describe the plants you seek.  The rich
>multimedia database includes plant size and growth rate, soil and sun
>requirements, irrigation needs, place of origin, wildlife interactions, and
>dozens of other useful factors.  Additional information is available
>through links to landscaping tips and a bibliography.
>
>Features include:
>	Plant trivia
>	Landscape tips
>	"Clicable" landscapes
>	Interactive plant selector
>	Over 1,500 full-screet photos
>	Reviews of two dozen plant books
>	Full information on 600 low water-use plants
>	Pronunciations of common and botanical names
>
>The CD is available from the University of Arizona, Maricopa County
>Extension office for $25.00 (IBM format available,too.  Please specify).
>The $25.00 cost is tax inclusive.
>
>Send your check made payable to the University of Arizona and mail to:
>	Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
>	4341 E. Broadway Road
>	Phoenix, AZ 85040
>
>
>You can visit the WRRC Homepage at
>http://ag.arizona.edu/AZWATER/
>
>
>
>
>Cathy Rymer
>(602) 470-8086
>Ext: 308
>Maricopa
>
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>From: "Roberta Gibson" <rgibson@ag.Arizona.EDU> (by way of Lucy Bradley
><bradleyl@ag.arizona.edu>)
>Date: Wed, 07 May 1997 13:11:08 -0700
>Subject: Re: Leaf Cutter Bees
>
>>>Garlic oil is useful for controlling sessile homoptera (scales, immature
>>>whiteflies, etc.) because it fills their breathing apparatus and smothers
>>>them. They can't get away from the oil and it covers their body. However,
>>>big, active insects get away and don't care about residues. They can walk on
>>>it, eat it etc. You probably are more likely to stress the plant by filling
>>>the stomata with oil than what little the leaf cutter bees are doing.
>>>
>>>Pesticides have never been shown to be effective against leaf cutter bees.
>>>We recommend floating row covers for prize plants (those to be shown in
>>>shows). And experienced rosarians know how to trim the leaves to a nice
>>>shape (there are special scissors for this). In fact I think most shows are
>>>relaxing their standards when it comes to leaves with leafcutter bee holes,
>>>at least that's what an experienced judge told me.
>>>
>>>Finally, plants can withstand a great deal of defoliation without harm. Just
>>>think how severely you prune those roses, the small amount of leaf a bee
>>>takes is much less in comparison. (I know my husband is much more dangerous
>>>with a pair of pruning shears than 100 leaf cutter bees :-))
>>>
>>>Later,
>>>
>>>Roberta
>
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>From: Lucy Bradley <bradleyl@ag.Arizona.EDU>
>Date: Wed, 07 May 1997 13:13:31 -0700
>Subject: Position Available
>
>>Return-Path: <majordom>
>>Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 08:29:30 -0700
>>To: COA@ag.Arizona.EDU
>>From: edmartin@ag.Arizona.EDU
>>Subject: Position Available
>>Sender: owner-coa@ag.Arizona.EDU
>>
>>I am looking for someone to work here in Beautiful Maricopa, Arizona for the
>>next year or so.  The position is a Research Specialist and the work will be
>>primarily in soil/water field research.  If you know anyone who might be
>>interested, please have them contact me.
>>
>>Thank you
>>
>>
>>Dr. Edward Martin
>>Extension Irrigation Specialist
>>Dep. of Ag. & Biosystems Engr.
>>Maricopa Ag. Center
>>
>>Office:  (520) 568-2273
>>FAX:     (520) 568-2556
>>
>>
>>
>>POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
>>
>>
>>Position:		Research Specialist
>>
>>Location:		Maricopa Agricultural Center, Maricopa, Arizona
>>
>>Closing Date:		April, 1997
>>
>>Start Date:		Open Until Filled
>>
>>Salary Range:		$22,602 - $26,737 plus benefits.  Salary range is
>>dependent upon experience.
>>
>>Project Duration:	One Year: May be extended upon continuation of
>>funding.
>>
>>Primary Function:  Work with project investigators and grower cooperators to
>>conduct field work related to crop management practices (irrigation, plant
>>mapping, fertilization) for demonstration purposes.  Maintain contact with
>>project investigators and grower cooperators (and their field staff) to
>>ensure communications between investigators and cooperators.
>>
>>Duties:  Establish and maintain cooperator field demonstration plots,
>>collect plant tissue samples, collect soil samples, collect and maintain
>>irrigation and nitrogen fertilization data, collect and maintain plant
>>development data (plant mapping), maintain and communicate crop water use
>>estimates on weather data to facilitate irrigation scheduling.  Assist in
>>the development of presentations for field days and workshops.  Maintain a
>>strong working relationship with the Irrigation Management Service staff
>>located at the Casa Grande NRSC office.  Assist with routine laboratory
>>analyses, as needed.
>>
>>Minimum Qualifications:	Bachelors degree in a field appropriate to
>>the area
>>of assignment AND two years of related research or archaeological
>>experience; OR, Six years research or archaeological experience appropriate
>>to the area of assignment; OR, any equivalent combination of experience,
>>training, and/or education approved by the Human Resources Department.
>>
>>Preferred Qualifications:  Applicant must posses the physical abilities to
>>carry out summer field work and other activities required.  This position
>>requires a valid Arizona drivers license and use of personal vehicle.
>>Graduate work in Soil Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy or
>>related fields desired.  Experience with PC based software highly
>desirable.
>>
>>Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter with a list of
>>three references to Dr. Edward C. Martin, Maricopa Agricultural Center,
>>37860 W. Smith-Enke Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85239.  (520) 568-2273; FAX (520)
>>568-2556
>>
>>The University of Arizona is an AA/EEO/ADA/M/W/D/V employer.
>>Dr. Edward C. Martin, Ph.D.
>>Asst. Specialist, Irrigation
>>Dept. of Ag. & Biosystems Engr.
>>University of Arizona
>>
>>Maricopa Ag. Center
>>37860 W. Smith-Enke Road
>>Maricopa AZ  85239
>>
>>Office: (520) 568-2273  Ext. 244
>>   FAX: (520) 568-2556
>>
>>E-Mail:  edmartin@ag.arizona.edu
>>
>>
>>
>
>Lucy K. Bradley
>Extension Agent, Urban Horticulture
>Maricopa County
>The University of Arizona
>Cooperative Extension
>4341 E Broadway Rd.
>Phoenix, AZ  85040-8807
>
>Phone:  (602) 470-8086 ext 323
>Fax:  (602) 470-8092
>email:  BradleyL@ag.arizona.edu
>
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>From: BRADLEY <bradleybob@earthlink.net>
>Date: Wed, 07 May 1997 19:29:12 -0700
>Subject: Fruitless Desert Gold Peach
>
>Bill,
>
>You have gotten lots of great information about what could be the cause
>of poor fruit production:
>1)  Not enough chilling hours.  Desert Gold is a good choice for the low
>desert because it has low chilling requirements compared to many
>varieties but we have had mild winters lately.  I have a "Florida
>Prince" and an "Early Grande" both with low chill requirements but also
>had very little fruit production this year.
>
>2)  Lack of polinators the arrival of the africanized honey bee has led
>people to exterminate the Europen Honey bee, a great polinator, to avoid
>potential dangers of bee stings.
>
>3)  Late frost which could have damaged viability of the flower or
>immature fruit.
>
>Another possibility is over pruning.  Peach trees fruit on year old
>stems so heavy pruning using the overall "hair cut" approach could
>result in the loss of all fruiting wood.  There are several good pruning
>books on the market.  You may also want to order the publication on
>pruning deciduous fruit trees from the University of Arizona Cooperative
>Extension.
>
>Better Luck Next Year.
>
>Lucy
>
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>End of arid_gardener-digest V1 #270
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