To Till or Not To Till?
This is something that gardeners ask all the time. There are pros and cons to tilling and NOT tilling. Sometimes…
Author: Victoria Garthorf
Is It Necessary To Plants Squashes and Melons in Mounds or Hills?
My friend asked me why we are supposed to plant squashes and melons in mounds. The answer is – it…
The Salad Bed
I have decided to grow a bed of salad ingredients. My fear is that lettuce will go to $18.00 a…
Top Five Flowers from Seeds!
A great way to save money is to grow flowers from seeds. Some are easier than others, so here are…
How do I know what to grow from seeds and what to grow from plants?
Here is a list of what can be easily planted from seed directly into the garden and what is easier…
It’s Not Too Late!
Several people have asked me if it’s too late to plant peas. Definitely not! We always hear that you have…
Here Comes The Rhubarb!
Rhubarb is one of the few perennial vegetables that will grow in Utah and it is one of the first…
When Is The Best Time To Prune Forsythia?
Forsythia is a wonderful shrub that blooms in the spring. It produces long sprays of bright yellow flowers in late…
The Fourth Principle Of Xeriscape – Efficient Irrigation
This means watering in ways that are not wasteful. We are experiencing drought conditions . There will likely be restrictions…
Annuals For The Spring Garden In Utah – When Can We Plant Pansies, Ranunculas, English Daisies and Johnny Jump Ups?
March is the time to plant spring-flowering annuals among your spring-flowering bulbs (the tulips, daffodils, crocus and hyacinths that you…