Arboretum Tomé Annual Open House Guest Speakers

We are proud to announce the Featured Speakers at this year’s

Arboretum Tomé Annual

Open House and Garden Party

Lectures Begin at 10:00

Rudy Garcia, State Agronomist for New Mexico

“How better soil health relates to increased water conservation

and a healthier garden or landscape”.

Kim Costion of Ashokala Gardens Arizona

“A growers experience: building a healthy soil to increase garden health and productivity”.

Arboretum Tomé Annual

Open House and Garden Party

May 31^st from 9:30am to 4:30pm

Free!!

Location: 9 Gilcrease Road, Los Lunas New Mexico 87031

For Additional Information Contact:

Trees That Please Nursery

Winter hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 to 4:30, Sunday 11:00 to 4:00

Phone: 505-866-5027

Trees That Please is located at 3084 Highway 47, Los Lunas NM 87031

Email treesthatplease@comcast.net

Visit our web site at: treesthatplease.org

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