Photo: Three generations of the Heinrich family of farmers in front of a combine that Tim Heinrigh says can go through 150 gallons of diesel fuel when working the farm on a busy day. (Photo courtesy Heinrich family) As if this year hasn’t been rough enough on the agriculture community, farmers can now add “global diesel
August is the hottest month in the gardens. Vegetable and flower gardeners relish in the bounty the heat and monsoon rain offers. Others long for the calm, cool Autumn nights Arizona is so famous. September is a transition month with some critical garden needs at hand. Keeping up with fall maintenance assures both the health
Most tree fruits release a sweet scent into the air when their fruits are ready to taste, but even so, it’s tough to gauge the exact moment of peak ripeness. Times will vary year by year, and different varieties will “come in” at different times. Here, by fruit variety, are a few signs that indicate
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