Ornamental Peppers – Heat-tolerant and Water-wise In Utah!
Ornamental peppers are grown as annuals in Utah, just like the peppers we grow in our vegetable gardens. Ornamental peppers…
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Top 10 Fall-Flowering Waterwise Perennials For Utah
Here is a list of 10 perennials that are water wise and fall-flowering. They will provide color in your drought…
Do-It-Yourself Forced Bulbs – A Great Gift For Gardeners!
During the winter, gardeners often turn to indoor projects like houseplants and forced bulbs to feed their need to grow…
Spring Bulbs are Waterwise!
It’s true! Many spring-flowering bulbs are waterwise! They enjoy the moisture of winter and spring and then after they bloom,…
Burr Oak: Large Waterwise Tree For Utah
Burr Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) – native to Eastern and Midwestern North America – is a good choice for a large…
Aphids – Friend or Foe?
With the destruction they cause and how generally yucky they are, I would argue that aphids are certainly not our…
Zauschneria garrettii (Hummingbird Trumpet) – Fall Blooming Perennial – Perfect For Xeriscape In Utah!
Zauschneria or Hummingbird Trumpet is an excellent low-growing perennial for water wise gardens. It flowers in late summer and fall…
Planting Garlic In Utah – October Is The Time!
Now is the time to plant garlic here on the Wasatch Front. Check out this post I wrote about garlic…
Fall Color In Mountains Of Utah!
The Wasatch Mountains are bursting with fall color right now. If you get a chance to hike or drive in…
Tomato Harvest !Time for pico de gallo!
September is here and the tomato harvest is ON. This year I only grew one tomato plant, but it just…