The Mojave Desert is a unique growing environment. With summer temperatures that can go over 110 degrees Fahrenheit it is imperative that you use the "Right Plant, Right Place" theory. Community-based Instructor, Nicole Hansen, teaches you how to grow peppers in the desert.

Hansen, N. 2020, PPE for Summer Gardening and Crops for the Desert Summers - Peppers, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel

Extension Associated Contacts

Tricia Braxton
Tricia Braxton
Nicole Hansen
Nicole Hansen
Angela O'Callaghan
Angela O'Callaghan
 

Also of Interest:

 
YHEP Summer Recipes, Ep.02: Garden Fresh Eggplant Empanadas
Delicious summer empanada dish using hearty eggplant created by Tricia Braxton Perry.
 Braxton Perry, T. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
 

Associated Programs

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Healthy Kids Resource Center

A one-stop shop for evidence-based research, resources, curricula, activities and materials that focus on obesity prevention for teachers and parents of young children. It is designed to educate parents and teachers as well as provide the tools needed to teach young children how to live a healthy lifestyle.