Night time is a truly magical time during our Southwestern summers. As the blazing sun sinks below the horizon and the air begins to cool off, it is pleasant to get outside and breathe the night air, and really enjoy your garden. Moon Garden In a previous post, I introduced […]
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How to Create a Moon Garden – Part I
A moon garden has many names. Some call it a twilight garden, an evening garden, a night garden, a moonlight garden, or even a dream garden. The general idea is that it is a type of garden designed to be enjoyed at dusk and nighttime. Flowers that open at night, […]
Autumn Color for Desert Gardens
Many of my readers become nostalgic as Autumn progresses. They miss the colorful fall foliage they enjoyed “Back East.” Fear not! You can enjoy brilliant fall foliage right here in the Southwest! Just add some of these plants. Note about the Plant Names The Southwest is large and plant common […]


