Bulbs produce some of the most beautiful flowers in the garden palate. They can provide brilliant splashes of cheerful color in the winter and spring months. In the Southwest bulbs can be grown in the landscape, in containers on the patio, or indoors. Bulbs Time their Growth Many desert plants appear in a very specific season – like just after a rain in the coldest soils, or in late spring […]
Month: October 2022
How to Grow Cool Season Herbs
Cool Season in the Southwest – time for all manner of tasty annual herbs! Cool season is when herbs from cool climates come into their own. Many of these can very easily be grown in containers and thus make beautiful décor for your patio in the months ahead when it is cool and we love to be outside in the Southwest. Selecting Cool Season Herbs Cool season herbs feature many […]
How to Grow Vegetables in the Cool Season
Vegetables can be easy to grow – especially now that the cooler season is upon us. So maybe call this Cool Season Vegetable Gardening – Tips & Tricks. Yes, it is time now for a cool season vegetable garden in the Southwest. Or maybe less than a garden. Maybe just some pots on the patio. Thing is, days are cooling off in the Southwest and that means it is time […]
Garden Calendar for October 2022
It seems that every October is different than the previous one here in the Land of El Sol. Luckily there are some things in common – and thus I can help you plan your October 2022 gardening tasks ahead, so your garden will look great through the holidays ahead.* Watch for The 3 W’s – Winter ,Weeds, Wildflowers We had spotty rain across the Southwest in late September. Rain means […]