Planting Garlic In Utah – October Is The Time!
Most Utah gardeners treat October like it’s already too late to put anything in the ground. For garlic, that assumption…
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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!
Garden tomatoes hit their peak for roughly a two-week window each season. Miss it and you’re stuck with mealy, flavorless…
Will Dahlias Grow In Utah?
Oh, yes! Dahlias will grow in Utah! They are among the showstoppers of the late summer and fall flower garden.…
Spiders Are Our Friends!
It’s time to change how we think about spiders. They aren’t just creepy crawlies or eight-legged nuisances. They are, in…
Porcupine Grass and Zebra Grass
What is the difference between Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’ (Porcupine Grass) and Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ (Zebra Grass)? They are both tall…
Late Summer – The Season For Powdery Mildew In Utah
Sorry to have to tell you this but powdery mildew is a problem during the more humid and rainy times…
The Most Drought-Tolerant Waterwise Flowers – Flowering Perennials for Utah
Here is a list of plants that will do very well in the hot summers of Utah. They won’t need…
Waterwise Gardens In Utah
I have been driving around Salt Lake City and seeing some outstanding waterwise gardens! Especially in the Avenues, folks are…
Summer Flowers!
Summer kitchens often seek fresh inspiration. The usual herbs and vegetables are good, but they can feel repetitive. What if…