Otero County Master Gardener Association

Otero County Master Gardener Association We're here to help you GROW SOMETHING! Have questions? We are here to help answer them.

The Otero County Master Gardener Association (OCMGA) program was established in 1991 by New Mexico State University. The OCMGA is involved in projects intended to educate and inform the public on gardening processes through participation in fairs and festivals, home visits and special projects.

09/19/2026

It will be warm and fair weather for most of us on Saturday. Expect isolated storms in the mountains with few storms in the lowlands.

09/18/2026

One of the most valuable ways to support pollinators and other invertebrates is to provide them with the shelter they need to survive the winter. Thankfully, all you need to do is do less yard work.

09/18/2026
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09/18/2026

Did You Know?

Skipper butterflies fly so fast they could outpace a horse, flying as fast as 37 mph! But most butterflies are much slower, at 5 to 12 mph.

See this link from our MG friends in Stanislaus County for a list of plants for attracting butterflies:https://ucanr.edu/sites/CEStanislausCo/files/345791.pdf

https://www.britannica.com/animal/skipper-insect-Lepidoptera-order

09/18/2026
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09/17/2026
09/17/2026

By working together, residents can make their homes and neighborhoods significantly safer from wildfire. These 7 simple tips can help reduce risk and improve your property’s ability to withstand wildfire.

September is , a timely reminder that preparedness starts at home. Take action today to help protect what matters most.

Learn more about emergency preparedness: https://nfpa.social/49bQu7l

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