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.…
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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…
Summer Flowers!
Summer kitchens often seek fresh inspiration. The usual herbs and vegetables are good, but they can feel repetitive. What if…
Annuals For Summer Color
I recently visited the gardens at Temple Square and the LDS Church Office Building Plaza in downtown Salt Lake City.…
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…
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…
Kale Flowers Are Edible!
So I left one of my Tuscan Kale plants in the ground over the winter and it survived. This spring…
Money Plant!
Roughly 4,000 calls to US Poison Control centers each year involve Epipremnum aureum — the glossy-leaved vine sold in nearly…
Mountain Wildflowers
Did you know that less than 10% of the world’s known plant species actually grow above 10,000 feet? These high-altitude…