Burr Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) – native to Eastern and Midwestern North America – is a good choice for a large waterwise tree for Utah urban landscapes. While it is not a native to the Intermountain West, it does well in our climate and in the various soil conditions that can be found in Utah.
Ornamental peppers are grown as annuals in Utah, just like the peppers we grow in our vegetable gardens. Ornamental peppers are edible, but they are not grown to be eaten. They are grown for their beauty; colorful peppers and green or black foliage. Star performers of the fall garden, ornamental peppers are tolerant of very […]
This can be an emotionally painful experience for some gardeners – pulling out some of the seedlings in order to allow enough space for others to grow. After planting seeds and dutifully watering, watching, waiting and hoping over them and they finally sprout from the surface of the earth, it seems just so horrible to […]
Several people have asked me if it’s too late to plant peas. Definitely not! We always hear that you have to plant your peas on St. Patrick’s day but that doesn’t mean that’s the ONLY time. In fact, you can plant peas all Spring long and enjoy fresh peas all Summer long! These rainy days […]
