Garden briefs

Pest control workshop: 9 to 11 a.m. at the Mountain View Market Farm, 2653 Snow Road in Mesilla. This organic and homemade pest control workshop will cover pest identification, preventative measures and what to do when you've got a real problem. Cost is $20 and $15 for members. Info/register: 575-523-0436, mountainviewmarket.coop.

Sidewalk Nursery: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in June in front of the Mountain View Market Co-Op, 1300 El Paseo Road. Robledo Vista Nursery specializes in low water use native and adapted plants. Info: 915-203-4385.

Farm volunteer days: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays in June at the MVM Farm, 2653 Snow Road. Find out more about composting, vermiculture, aquaponics, laying hens and crop planning in this region. Info: 575-523-0436, mountainviewmarket.coop.

Garden question hotline: The county agricultural extension office maintains a hotline for county residents to answer questions and solve problems related to home gardening, including trees, lawns, shrubs, native plants, weeds and insects. The hotline is staffed by trained master gardeners each Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Info: 575-525-6649.

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