Ornamental Peppers – Heat-tolerant and Water-wise In Utah!
Ornamental peppers are grown as annuals in Utah, just like the peppers we grow in our vegetable gardens. Ornamental peppers…
Top 10 Fall-Flowering Waterwise Perennials For Utah
Utah homeowners spend an average of $900 per year more on outdoor water than the national average — and most…
Do-It-Yourself Forced Bulbs – A Great Gift For Gardeners!
During the winter, gardeners often turn to indoor projects like houseplants and forced bulbs to feed their need to grow…
Spring Bulbs are Waterwise!
It’s true! Many spring-flowering bulbs are waterwise! They enjoy the moisture of winter and spring and then after they bloom,…
Burr Oak: Large Waterwise Tree For Utah
Burr oak acorns contain less than 1% tannins — the lowest of any North American oak species. Indigenous communities ground…
Aphids – Friend or Foe?
With the destruction they cause and how generally yucky they are, I would argue that aphids are certainly not our…
Zauschneria garrettii (Hummingbird Trumpet) – Fall Blooming Perennial – Perfect For Xeriscape In Utah!
Zauschneria or Hummingbird Trumpet is an excellent low-growing perennial for water wise gardens. It flowers in late summer and fall…
Planting Garlic In Utah – October Is The Time!
Most Utah gardeners treat October like it’s already too late to put anything in the ground. For garlic, that assumption…
Fall Color In Mountains Of Utah!
The Wasatch Mountains are bursting with fall color right now. If you get a chance to hike or drive in…
Tomato Harvest !Time for pico de gallo!
Garden tomatoes hit their peak for roughly a two-week window each season. Miss it and you’re stuck with mealy, flavorless…