How And When Do We Thin Seedlings?
This can be an emotionally painful experience for some gardeners – pulling out some of the seedlings in order to…
Author: Victoria Garthorf
When Should I Plant Strawberry Plants In Utah?
Spring is the time to plant strawberry plants. They are available in the local garden centers in March and April.…
How Do I Plant Asparagus?
Asparagus grows well in Utah! The crowns (live plant starts with roots attached) are available in March and April in…
When Should I Plant Potatoes in Utah?
Potatoes are easy and fun to grow! They do very well here in Utah. I have had success with various…
Five Good Reasons For Waterwise Gardening!
Here are FIVE things to consider when you are thinking about waterwise or drought-tolerant or xeric gardening: 1 – We…
Hawthorn – Small Waterwise Tree For Utah Landscapes
The Hawthorn trees bloom in May in Utah and they are truly spectacular! Covered with cascades of tiny red, pink…
Peach Harvest – Success!
Around the middle of August we finally harvested our peaches – all 17 of them – from our little tree.…
Japanese Maples – For Color, Texture and Interest!
Japanese Maples do well in Utah and can be a great addition to a waterwise garden, and especially to a…
What Is A Native Plant?
I read something recently in which the writer stated that “nothing from the East and nothing from Europe will grow…
Time To Make Pickles!
The pickling cucumbers are here and it’s time to make pickles! My mother taught me how to make these dill…