Drip Irrigation is Awesome!
A drip irrigation system in the garden can make the life of the gardener much easier. Here in Utah we…
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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
A bag of mixed greens at the grocery store costs $5–7 and wilts within four days. A properly planted salad…
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!
Can an adult who has never properly cooked actually learn to do it well — or is that window closed?…
Here Comes The Rhubarb!
Buy the pinkest stalks you can find, get there early in the season, and don’t skimp on sugar. That’s the…
When Is The Best Time To Prune Forsythia?
I ruined my forsythia’s bloom cycle three springs running before I understood what I was doing wrong. The plant was…
Annuals For The Spring Garden In Utah – When Can We Plant Pansies, Ranunculas, English Daisies and Johnny Jump Ups?
If you live in Utah and want a spring garden that actually blooms before June, you need to plant the…
When Can I Plant Peas?
Did you know that pea seeds can germinate in soil as cold as 40°F (4.4°C)? Many gardeners wait until the…