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Sue Black, Executive Director of Arizona State Parks is here!

• Celebrating 60 years and Sue's background.
• Discussing recent awards given this year and the recent success.
• More on the website and what you can learn on their site.
• Sue's favorite mountain range and park?

• We have "partner parks" and how they came to be after the recent recession.
• Events happening in Tombstone over the weekend.
• Did you know the "World's Largest Rose bush" is in Tombstone? It's true.
• Look for the Green Guide for info and maps across Arizona.
• Boyce Thompson Arboretum is actually a state park too.
• New parks and partnerships in the future.

• The goal of stores at state parks is to create a memory, not a cheesy out of state hat.
• "Glamping" is glamorous camping and we discuss other ways to stay in the outdoors in Arizona State Parks.
• Goals for campsites across Arizona, including a partnership to add cabins too.
• Listing several parks and trails  you can make your next destination.
• The work they are doing with private businesses to improve parks.
• Sue's favorite destinations.

• The State Park that never should have been built.......Granite Mountain Hotshots State Park
• Goals and work being done in Yarnell, AZ.

Thanks to Sue for joining us and learn more about AZ State Parks & Trails!

Talking Trees with John Eisenhower of Integrity Tree Service!

• Tree of the Month - The Blue Palo Verde Tree, the Arizona State Tree. Why it's so good in the desert and extreme climate.
• Why mesquite wood is so good to grill with.
• More details on the blue Palo Verde and why they can blow over easily in storms.
• Why most desert plants are like bushes and low to the ground.
• Shaping bushes into trees and the problems that can cause, plus other options that might be better if you want a traditional tree with a canopy you can walk under.

• Wrapping up our discussion on desert plants and how they adapt.
• John walks through our composting methods and how to do it and all the benefits for your trees. 
• What is "Vertical Mulching?" We answer.

• More on Vertical Mulching. How it's done and the benefits.

Caller:

• Buddy - He had a sissoo tree taken out, but he's got little shoots coming up everywhere. What is he going to need to do to completely rid the yard of the tree?

• Are you interested in becoming a tree expert!? Contact Integrity Tree Service!
• John talks about his history in the industry and how you might be a good candidate for the tree industry.

• Talking about the challenge of hiring and finding qualified labor in the younger generation.
• John runs through how his business trains and educates workers.

If you're interested in a job or need tree care at your home, contact Integrity Tree Service!

• We are proud to be working with Bayside Apparel, an American Apparel company.
• Romey talks about Hose Power, a local manufacturer of hoses and how we're going to bring our product reviews back.

We're joined on the phone by Mark Andol with the Made in American Store:

• Mark's history and how he ended up starting his store.
• How the recession effected his original business & how it inspired him.

Continuing with Mark Andol:

• How Mark challenged Channellock Tools to make their product 100% American made & why we love their tools.
• The steps businesses need to take to make sure everything from the product to the wrapping is all made in the US.
• Mark is working on making local businesses help out (Made In America Act)

Caller:

• Bob - He is having a problem with sewar odors in his home. It's in the evenings mostlly and he can't figure it out. Do we have any ideas?

• Romey welcomes Arizona Outdoor Landscape Lighting to the network!
• Running through a list of the different contractors we're looking for across Arizona.

Caller:

• John - He went to an event promoting fans, blankets and other methods to save on his AC bills. What do we think? HINT: IT'S NOT GOOD!

• We answer John's question from the last segment.

Caller:

• Glenn - Are the 2x4's used on certain projects treated? He's seeing projects around his home that are shutting down for months at a time and wonders how the exposed framing will hold up.

• Lighting the workspace....windows, lighting, etc.
• Hiding cords & organizing paper for a clean look.
• What about the back of the wall in front of your desk. Use it!
• "Metal Glass" what it is and how it's used.

• Make the decision....Make it an office or make it part of the rest of the house.
• Consider adding a Murphy Bed (Wall Bed) to have a bedroom turn into an office.
• What about safes for storing important documents?
• Discussing media centers and the fun configurations you can add.
• Closet configurations and different costs/designs.
• We move the garage and what they can do there.

• Bathrooms are becoming a bigger part of their business.
• Timelines you can expect from design to building to completion.

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