Here are FIVE things to consider when you are thinking about waterwise or drought-tolerant or xeric gardening: 1 – We live in a place with a relatively dry climate. Utah is the second driest state in the nation (Nevada is the driest), receiving an average of about 13 inches of rainfall per year. In comparison, […]
There are several perennials that will bloom in the fall and provide excellent color. One of the best performers for autumn flowers in Utah is the fall blooming anemone (sometimes called Japanese Anemone, but they don’t originate in Japan). This is a great plant for shade or part shade, though they will tolerate sun. In […]
September is here and the tomato harvest is ON. This year I only grew one tomato plant, but it just keeps cranking out big ripe tomatoes! A friend gave me a bunch of heirloom tomatoes, too. I’ll be making my favorite salsa today: Pico de Gallo: chopped fresh tomatoeschopped onionchopped cilantrochopped jalapeno (and serano, if […]