In the Southwest, one of the most critical things we can do to help our plants thrive is to create good soil for them to grow in. I call this “Goldilocks” soil. It has to be not to hard, and not too soft – it has to be just right. […]
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Vegetable Gardening in the Heat
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 […]
Epsom Salts – The Gardeners Friend
Epsom salt is the gardeners friend twice over – or upon consideration – I’ll go with three times! First and second, Epsom salts contain two important macro-nutrients plants need to thrive, not merely survive. Third, gardeners can use some Epsom salts in the bath to soak away aches after a […]


