So many seeds, so little time! Also, so little space. And, so little money for special soils and the like. Here in the Southwest we are also limited by just what plants can possibly take our ultra low humidity, blasting sunlight, constant winds, and voracious wildlife. Water is always an […]
Butterflies can add a beautiful grace note to our yards, and it is easy to attract them! Would you like to be able to watch flocks of butterflies flutter by? Now is the time to plant your butterfly garden in the Southwest USA. Butterflies, moths, and skippers are in the […]
The weather is warming and the vegetable gardening questions are mounting – time for the warm-season vegetables! And the good news is that there is soooo much to plant now in the Southwest! Alphabet of Vegetables that Love the Heat So many choices, so little time and space! You could […]
How did it get to be November already?! Golly Change Happens When I was at the Desert Green Conference in Las Vegas, the shift in weather patterns was one topic often discussed. Since most of us love plants – our conversations were along the lines of, “how can we adapt […]
The warm season vegetable gardening season is starting, and many readers are ‘rarin’ to get growing. Here are my top ten tips for success. Number 1 Tip – Plant What You Eat Plant something that you like to eat – or will use, like maybe gourds. Want tomatoes? Tomatoes are […]
Amaryllis and other holiday plants are appearing in stores right about now. I encourage you to indulge yourself when it comes to amaryllis because you can enjoy it indoors for the holidays – and then they will survive and re-bloom for YEARS in your garden – or in your low-water […]
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 […]
