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What Is A Native Plant?
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What Is A Native Plant?

I read something recently in which the writer stated that “nothing from the East and nothing from Europe will grow here; we should grow natives like lavender and daylilies”. I…

Victoria Garthorf 10/12/2025
The Fourth Principle Of Xeriscape – Efficient Irrigation
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The Fourth Principle Of Xeriscape – Efficient Irrigation

This means watering in ways that are not wasteful. We are experiencing drought conditions . There will likely be restrictions in landscape water use. It is more important than ever…

Victoria Garthorf 09/18/2025
Top Five Flowers from Seeds!
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Top Five Flowers from Seeds!

A great way to save money is to grow flowers from seeds. Some are easier than others, so here are my Top Five favorites:(These can all be planted in the…

Victoria Garthorf 08/04/2025
Garden Plants Damaged By Hail!
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Garden Plants Damaged By Hail!

Oh Boy, did we ever have a hailstorm in the Salt Lake Valley ! Some places had hailstones over an…

Victoria Garthorf
Coreopsis: An Excellent Perennial For Your Water Wise Landscape!
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Coreopsis: An Excellent Perennial For Your Water Wise Landscape!

Are you planting perennials that require low amounts of water? With our current drought situation in Utah, a great way…

Victoria Garthorf
The Most Drought-tolerant Waterwise Ornamental Grasses For Utah
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The Most Drought-tolerant Waterwise Ornamental Grasses For Utah

Here is a list of some of the best looking ornamental grasses that do very well in Utah and are…

Victoria Garthorf
Bristlecone Pine – Drought-tolerant Tree for Utah!
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Bristlecone Pine – Drought-tolerant Tree for Utah!

Some friends of mine recently moved to Tooele County and they are looking for trees and shrubs that will thrive…

Victoria Garthorf
When Can I Plant Tomatoes In Utah?
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When Can I Plant Tomatoes In Utah?

Tomatoes can be planted in mid to late May in Utah, after there is no more danger of frost. Find…

Victoria Garthorf
Kale Flowers Are Edible!
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Kale Flowers Are Edible!

So I left one of my Tuscan Kale plants in the ground over the winter and it survived. This spring…

Victoria Garthorf
When Can I Plant Cucumbers In Utah?
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When Can I Plant Cucumbers In Utah?

Cucumbers are tender vegetable plants and they cannot be planted until all danger of frost gone. This is usually around…

Victoria Garthorf
Top Seven Herbs To Grow In Utah – Herb Gardening For Beginners!
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Top Seven Herbs To Grow In Utah – Herb Gardening For Beginners!

June is a great time to start an herb garden. If you are a beginner gardener and you feel a…

Victoria Garthorf
5 Ways To Save Money In The Vegetable Garden
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5 Ways To Save Money In The Vegetable Garden

Vegetable gardening has some costs. There are things you need to buy in order to experience the magic of growing…

Victoria Garthorf
Tulips In The Xeriscape – Spring Color!
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Tulips In The Xeriscape – Spring Color!

I saw this garden in Salt Lake City the other day. I couldn’t help but notice the excellent combination of…

Victoria Garthorf

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