Bachelor Buttons!
These are annual Bachelor Buttons, grown from seed. They are easy to grow, sun-loving and they attract bees to the…
Will Hydrangeas Grow In Utah?
Yes, they will! Hardy Hydrangeas are excellent summer-flowering shrubs. They do best in part shade or afternoon shade and they…
Will Artichoke Plants Over-Winter In Utah?
I never thought artichoke plants could over-winter in Utah. It’s just too cold. Artichokes are a California/Mediterranean thing, right? Well,…
Catalpa Trees In Utah
Our Catalpa tree has almost finished blooming. It has been spectacular this year! Loaded with fragrant flowers, it has attracted…
Garden Plants Damaged By Hail!
Oh Boy, did we ever have a hailstorm in the Salt Lake Valley ! Some places had hailstones over an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kale Flowers Are Edible!
So I left one of my Tuscan Kale plants in the ground over the winter and it survived. This spring…