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A Plantsman’s Confession
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A Plantsman’s Confession

I don’t think it’s right to call yourself a plantsperson. It’s one of those those words that has a sort of status to it but no actual firm meaning. Is…

Victoria Garthorf 03/09/2026
Garden photos for winter blues and general hysteria
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Garden photos for winter blues and general hysteria

Exhausted by a particularly bad winter? News-addicted and over-the-top anxious? Me, too! But I actually had a few moments of real bliss last week, and they cost me nothing but…

Victoria Garthorf 03/08/2026
15 Efficient Irrigation Hacks to Save Water and Boost Garden Health
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15 Efficient Irrigation Hacks to Save Water and Boost Garden Health

Discover 15 easy irrigation hacks to save water and money while boosting your sustainable garden’s health and growth.

Victoria Garthorf 02/26/2026
Will Dahlias Grow In Utah?
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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.…

Victoria Garthorf
Spiders Are Our Friends!
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Spiders Are Our Friends!

Today I saw this magnificent Garden Spider in the yard of a friend. Spiders consume an enormous amount of insect…

Victoria Garthorf
Porcupine Grass and Zebra Grass
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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…

Victoria Garthorf
Late Summer – The Season For Powdery Mildew In Utah
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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…

Victoria Garthorf
The Most Drought-Tolerant Waterwise Flowers – Flowering Perennials for Utah
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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…

Victoria Garthorf
Waterwise Gardens In Utah
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Waterwise Gardens In Utah

I have been driving around Salt Lake City and seeing some outstanding waterwise gardens! Especially in the Avenues, folks are…

Victoria Garthorf
Summer Flowers!
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Summer Flowers!

The height of summer is a beautiful time, even though it is so hot outside! Summer flowers are everywhere and…

Victoria Garthorf
Hardy Ice Plant – Waterwise Groundcover for Utah
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Hardy Ice Plant – Waterwise Groundcover for Utah

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi – pink flowers or Delosperma nubigenum – yellow flowers)- is an excellent ground cover for…

Victoria Garthorf
Annuals For Summer Color
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Annuals For Summer Color

I recently visited the gardens at Temple Square and the LDS Church Office Building Plaza in downtown Salt Lake City.…

Victoria Garthorf
How Do We Know When To Harvest Garlic?
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How Do We Know When To Harvest Garlic?

On the Wasatch Front, we harvest garlic during the last week of June or the first week of July. A…

Victoria Garthorf

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