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- Shrubs for the High Plains
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- Judy Fossum Mathern
The High Plains has it's own special climate. From dry conditions, to large swings in temperatures and the wind, it can sometimes be a challenge to find plants that will survive. Choosing the correct trees, flowers and shrubs is one of the first steps in obtaining a successful yard and garden. This edition of the show will introduce you to some shrubs that do well on the High Plains.
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Timing and Cues
INCUE: "Perhaps a good place to ...."
OUTCUE: "...well in our climate."
TOTAL RUN TIME; 1:52
Intro and Outro
INTRO:As we move into spring, we always hope for rain later in the season to help our gardens along. However, as we know drought can occur regularly on the High Plains. That's why it is a good idea to choose plants that can stand up in our climate and sometimes dry conditions. Coming up next are ideas for drought tolerant shrubs for this area.
OUTRO:Shrubs can add interest to our yards and gardens of course so can flowers! The next show well delve into types of flowers that will withstand our weather and bring beauty to your home and garden.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release | Digital Juice | Light Touch. | Digital Juice | 2010 | 01:52 |
Additional Credits
Thank you to Shane Smith, Director of Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, for supplying the information.
Thank you to Hollywood Edge for the Western Meadowlark sound effect (royalty free.)
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