Bristlecone Pine – Drought-tolerant Tree for Utah!
Some friends of mine recently moved to Tooele County and they are looking for trees and shrubs that will thrive…
Author: Victoria Garthorf
When Can I Plant Tomatoes In Utah?
Tomatoes can be planted in mid to late May in Utah, after there is no more danger of frost. Find…
Kale Flowers Are Edible!
So I left one of my Tuscan Kale plants in the ground over the winter and it survived. This spring…
When Can I Plant Cucumbers In Utah?
Cucumbers are tender vegetable plants and they cannot be planted until all danger of frost gone. This is usually around…
Top Seven Herbs To Grow In Utah – Herb Gardening For Beginners!
June is a great time to start an herb garden. If you are a beginner gardener and you feel a…
5 Ways To Save Money In The Vegetable Garden
Vegetable gardening has some costs. There are things you need to buy in order to experience the magic of growing…
Tulips In The Xeriscape – Spring Color!
I saw this garden in Salt Lake City the other day. I couldn’t help but notice the excellent combination of…
Money Plant!
Tax Day is a great day to talk about money plant – Lunaria annua. This biennial brassica will reseed itself…
Ephedra viridis – Green Mormon Tea – Excellent Utah Native Plant For Xeriscape!
This Utah native shrub is a great choice for a water wise landscape – it requires no water other than…
Planting Cool Season Vegetables In Utah
It’s time! If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to plant your cool season crops. You local garden centers…