Blossom End Rot
Blossom end rot affects roughly one in two home vegetable gardens every growing season — and almost every gardener who…
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Apricot Jam!
You’ve seen it: that pale, watery apricot spread that calls itself “jam.” Or worse, the rock-solid, overly sweet brick. Making…
Blue Oat Grass
Blue oat grass is one of those terms that generates more search confusion than useful buying information. Part ornamental garden…
Mountain Wildflowers
Did you know that less than 10% of the world’s known plant species actually grow above 10,000 feet? These high-altitude…
Onion Harvest!
Your onion tops are starting to flop over. Half the bed looks like it gave up. That is not a…
Pumpkin Patch Progress
The pumpkin patch at the community garden is coming along nicely. It has enjoyed the heat and I noticed that…
Summer Harvest!
Show up at a peak-season farmers market with an empty bag and no plan, and you’ll leave with something beautiful…
Stop And Smell The Linden Trees!
Ever walked past a blooming linden tree in summer, caught that unmistakable sweet, honeyed scent, and thought, “Can I eat…
Waterwise Plants for Utah
There are very many plants that will do well in our climate on the Wasatch Front of Northern Utah without…
Manure! My Favorite!
If you want to quickly and cheaply add nutrients to your soil, try some steer manure! This is great stuff…