When Should I Plant Potatoes in Utah?
Potatoes are easy and fun to grow! They do very well here in Utah. I have had success with various…
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Blossom End Rot
Blossom end rot affects roughly one in two home vegetable gardens every growing season — and almost every gardener who…
Drip Irrigation is Awesome!
A drip irrigation system in the garden can make the life of the gardener much easier. Here in Utah we…
To Till or Not To Till?
This is something that gardeners ask all the time. There are pros and cons to tilling and NOT tilling. Sometimes…
Is It Necessary To Plants Squashes and Melons in Mounds or Hills?
My friend asked me why we are supposed to plant squashes and melons in mounds. The answer is – it…
When Is The Best Time To Prune Forsythia?
I ruined my forsythia’s bloom cycle three springs running before I understood what I was doing wrong. The plant was…
When Can I Plant Peas?
Did you know that pea seeds can germinate in soil as cold as 40°F (4.4°C)? Many gardeners wait until the…
What Does “Organic Gardening” Mean?
You walk into a garden center and see a bag labeled “organic potting soil” for $18. Next to it, a…