When Can I Plant Beets in Utah?
Beets grow well in Utah. In fact, they were grown commercially here for many decades. The Utah sugar industry was…
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How And When Do We Thin Seedlings?
This can be an emotionally painful experience for some gardeners – pulling out some of the seedlings in order to…
When Should I Plant Strawberry Plants In Utah?
Picture this: a bright July morning in your Utah backyard, you step out and pluck a handful of ripe, sweet…
How Do I Plant Asparagus?
Asparagus grows well in Utah! The crowns (live plant starts with roots attached) are available in March and April in…
When Should I Plant Potatoes in Utah?
Potatoes are easy and fun to grow! They do very well here in Utah. I have had success with various…
Five Good Reasons For Waterwise Gardening!
Here are FIVE things to consider when you are thinking about waterwise or drought-tolerant or xeric gardening: 1 – We…
Hawthorn – Small Waterwise Tree For Utah Landscapes
The Hawthorn trees bloom in May in Utah and they are truly spectacular! Covered with cascades of tiny red, pink…
Peach Harvest – Success!
Around the middle of August we finally harvested our peaches – all 17 of them – from our little tree.…
Japanese Maples – For Color, Texture and Interest!
Japanese Maples do well in Utah and can be a great addition to a waterwise garden, and especially to a…
Time To Make Pickles!
The pickling cucumbers are here and it’s time to make pickles! My mother taught me how to make these dill…