Yes I planted a butterfly garden in my yard. Am I entirely pleased that I did so? Not right at this moment! Cover image: from an 1917 book titled “Butterflies Worth Knowing.” Big Butterfly Flitting Through the Yard I saw a giant black and yellow butterfly flitting through my yard […]
Bugs come in many shapes and sizes, and they change those shapes and sizes in their lifetime. They also change what they eat as they change their bodies. This makes discovering just what bug is bugging you sometimes a bit of a challenge. I recently created and presented a talk/presentation […]
Lemons are luscious. The trees are lush looking in the landscape. One bonus is that lemons are one of the easier citrus to grow successfully. A plethora of lemons can be easily preserved in many ways – that’s a topic for Savor the Southwest, like crafting this lemony “adult beverage.” […]
Fruit trees? I say “Yes please!” But some folks plant them and then find themselves regretting the decision. To help you avoid buyers remorse about your fruit trees, I have compiled five things to consider before you go to the effort of planting and maintaining a fruit tree. 1. Time […]
November is a wonderful time to get out in the yard for many reasons. But there is not too much work that you “must” do this month. Tidy Up Personally, I like to get everything tidied up and get it looking good for the holiday season ahead. Also, some […]
When it comes to Garden Tasks, December is a slow month. That’s a good thing because it’s the holiday season and there are plenty of other tasks to do. I wrote this for December 2002, but it’s mostly true for every single December. December Overview It is too late (or […]
It’s November (2022 as I write this) and that means weather is cooling off. You will need to keep an eye out for frost – depending on your region of the Southwest. Might have already happened for you. Push Your Zone In Carson City, Nevada they already have some snow. […]
I wrote this for August 2022. Every August in the garden is different from the year before – but there are some general good guidelines to follow. We look at them today. The Rains Have Started – Maybe The Southwest summer rains are fickle – and have always been so. […]
I am writing this for July 2022. Every July is somewhat different. Also – there are so many thing to do in this month, this just scratches the surface! July is National “Smart Irrigation Month,” so let’s start with some discussion about watering your landscape and garden. July Watering All […]
