I mentioned a few columns ago that the building at 111 Sheckler Road is a treasure trove of useful, need-to-know information for farmers and gardeners here in our valley. In addition to the Extension office, the building houses the Lahontan Conversation District. As the name implies, their efforts are centered around projects that establish and preserve our Lahontan Valley. They work closely with farmers and the general public to help keep us an agrarian community, helping keep the green wave green, if you will. These are the folks to go to if you need some help with weed management. They can provide no-cost 2,4-D herbicide and the training to use it well. They also have an extensive list of equipment rentals-including backhoes, graders, and aerators.
One of my favorite programs they offer is their annual tree and shrub sale. The hardy bare-root plants on their list are a super way for a beginning gardener to get their garden started, an existing landowner to get a windbreak or wildlife habitat established, or an experienced budget-conscious, horticultural, wildlife loving, guru to fill in a few landscape holes. On our farm, we have purchased from this sale for many years and are always happy with the results. You can plant your purchases straight away in the ground when you pick them up. If you can’t plant them right away, you can pot them up in containers until you find your perfect spot. I’d recommend adding some light amendments just to give them a boosted start, at the very least. You should water at least once a week the first year to get them established. My top four on the list this year are Buffaloberry, Siberian Pea Shrub, Black Currant, and Rocky Mountain Juniper.
Christy Sullivan, sale organizer and LCD expert provided the following details, “Lahontan Conservation District is having their annual tree sale. The plants are bare-root and will range in size depending on the species selected. Substitutions will be made if sizes or species are not available. These trees/shrubs are available in limited quantities and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Trees must be used for screen/windbreak, soil erosion control, riparian restoration, or wildlife habitat improvement. The Lahontan Conservation District is not responsible for trees and shrubs after they are picked up. Deadline to place an order will be March 25, 2022. Please complete the order form and return it with your check made payable to Lahontan Conservation District. Mail them to LCD, 111 Sheckler Road, Fallon, NV 89406. You can email [email protected] or call (775) 217-5273 for more information. Orders must be picked up at the barn in front of the plant materials center at 2055 Schurz Highway on April 23 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Extra and late orders can be picked up on April 25th from 10 a.m. to noon.”
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