Waterwise Plants for Utah
There are very many plants that will do well in our climate on the Wasatch Front of Northern Utah without…
Author: Victoria Garthorf
Manure! My Favorite!
If you want to quickly and cheaply add nutrients to your soil, try some steer manure! This is great stuff…
Drip Irrigation is Awesome!
A drip irrigation system in the garden can make the life of the gardener much easier. Here in Utah we…
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…
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…
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…