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If you need a refresher, here's part one! Just a general check-in with our jack and jenny, this installment will cover a little bit about the daily life of a High Plains donkey. I'll share some of the burdensome history of these beasts, including their role in centuries-old medical and legal practices.
Enjoy musical performances in the intimate courtyard setting of the Fountain Courtyard, the state of the art seat Albuquerque Journal Theatre and dance outside on the Plaza Mayor. Many folks take to gardening as a way to relax, focus on nature, and unwind.
However, it doesn't take long to realize this hobby can be VERY hard work. We enjoyed meeting and hearing so many new artists, and everything learned went right back into our regional music programming on shows like High Plains Morning, Songbirds, Open Range, What the Folk?
Click here to see some videos of the performers we enjoyed. For those who aren't accustomed to its unique landscape, our High Plains home is certainly a sight to see. After a recent visit from East-coast friends, I felt as if I saw the fields of Kansas with new eyes. So today's Growing on the High Plains will take a late-summer pause to review some of the spectacular native prairie grasses you might be taking for granted. Did you know that Kansas has the largest contiguous tract of native remnant—or uncultivated—tall grass prairie?
I'll detail the different types common to our region, from the short and medium varieties to the towering tall grass favorites. And living in a state with all three is a pretty rare thing! Today's Growing on the High Plains peels back the petals and puts them right on you plate.
That's right, we'll chew on the murky history of eating floral fodder, from its medieval and herbal medicinal roots to its modern application in haute cuisine. On Sunday night, a group of music lovers gathered in the backyard of a house on Teckla Street in Amarillo, to hear the songs of a Panhandle musician who has gained a national reputation in recent years. This natural museum has held a special place in my heart for years, so I wanted to make sure the girls who help me in my garden were also able to experience it firsthand.
As you know, healthy gardens love to grow and grow and grow , so it takes a loving hand to keep nature's chaos under control.
Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world. -Sharon Salzberg. This November 6th midterm elections will. High Plains Morning is a long-standing tradition at HPPR. please mail a CD and one-sheet to: Jenny Inzerillo, Music Director, High Plains Public Radio, SW 6th Ave., Suite B4, .. Growing On The High Plains: The Pumpkin Chronicles.
Today's Growing on the High Plains offers a snippet of wisdom about " deadheading ," the process of eliminating dead or spent flowers from living plants. Not only does it refresh and fortify the foliage, it keeps the color poppin' and gives the bushy beauty a blowout. Her unique style is an Americana Rock cocktail with a European twist.
HPPR has a big announcement: This new program has a long history.
When it comes to High Plains weather, the only constant is change So for those of us tending gardens in this region, the trifecta of odd weather, fickle heat, and apprehensive precipitation are forever a safe bet. Not those items you buy in the store picked green and shipped hundreds of miles, but those found on a backyard tree or roadside stand.
Peach trees thrive in many North American habitats including the high plains. All they need is cold winter weather and luck in avoiding a late freeze. Their relatively fragile blossoms can't take freezing temperatures. Scroll down for details! The donkeys share a acre pasture at the intersection of US Route 50, while providing a welcome bright spot where the fabled loneliest road meets the highway to nowhere.
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