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…
Blossom End Rot
Blossom end rot affects roughly one in two home vegetable gardens every growing season — and almost every gardener who…
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…