Native Zinnia for Native Pollinators

Want the native butterflies and other pollinators to visit your yard?  Think Z for native Zinnia! Native Plants for Native Pollinators People are concerned about the recent decline in native pollinators.   This has highlighted the need to grow more native plants in our yards.    Great idea!    But most gardeners want colorful plants in their yards.    Never fear – native zinnia are here! Landscape with Native Zinnias First […]

Wildlife Resistant Plants

Spring has sprung and wildlife babies abound. Bunnies, ground squirrels, rock squirrels, gophers, javelina, deer – and for some of you reading this – elk, wild horses, and wild burros can wander by to eat your pretty plants. And some birds, like quail eat plants too. More than One is No Fun While a single bunny is cute, it is upsetting when a heard of them show up and decimate […]

The Three Sisters

It is warming up – time to grow the Three Sisters. They are an integral part of the summer vegetable garden. A number of tribes were gardening here long before Europeans showed up, and grew what they call the Three Sisters.  Last week I posted my Top Ten Tips for Vegetable Gardening Success.  I suggest you give that a quick read if you get a chance. The Three Sisters The […]