Borage is a beautiful flowering plant that likes the cooler months of Southwest winter – at least in the Low, Middle, and High Desert. On those Cool Plateau and Mountain elevations, sorry it’s too cold – but! But – this is a good cool season flower you can plant in […]
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Arugula – Easy to Grow Cool Season Vegetable
Arugula is also called “rocket” and it has rocketed into popularity in recent years as American palates demand more than plain iceberg lettuce in their salads, and even on their sandwiches. More about arugula nutrition. Tried arugula but didn’t like it? Too hot? In flavor arugula can be very mild […]
Ten Tips for Warm Season Vegetable Success
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 […]


