Oh Boy, did we ever have a hailstorm in the Salt Lake Valley ! Some places had hailstones over an inch in diameter. Needless to say, this caused a lot of damage to leaves on plants and trees. If your garden got hit, the best thing to do is wait a few days and see […]
It’s great when all of your hard work pays off! This week I harvested a big cabbage, some beets and some swiss chard. In the community garden I noticed some gorgeous broccoli and kale ready to be picked. It is also time to harvest the garlic if you haven’t already. The garlic flower stems can […]
Yes, they will! Hardy Hydrangeas are excellent summer-flowering shrubs. They do best in part shade or afternoon shade and they like rich soil – lots of compost. Add a new layer of compost and mulch every year. One of the best choices for our area is the Oak Leaf Hydrangea and it comes in several […]