Bachelor Buttons!
Most home cooks trash edible flowers without a second thought. Big mistake. Bachelor Buttons, for example, aren’t just for looking…
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
Catalpa trees offer striking visual appeal and valuable shade, making them a popular choice for many landscapes. However, Utah’s unique…
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…