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 […]
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 […]
Houseplants are pampered pets compared to their outdoor cousins. Even in air conditioning, these pets can be feeling the effects of summer in a number of ways. Summer Light Summer light quality is more intense. The quantity is greater too, although that’s changing as we head towards autumn. Have you […]
Starting seeds indoors is relatively easy, and it’s (past) time to start thinking about your spring planting in the Southwest. This article also works for planting your winter garden – only in reverse. “Hardening off” will mean getting them used to outdoor heat instead of outdoor cold. Starting Out With […]
Days are getting shorter. Or, more correctly from the viewpoint of an organism that needs sunlight for photosynthesis, nights are getting longer. Either way – it’s a tough time of year for many plants, and for people too. Not Enough Sunlight Long nights mean there is often not enough hours […]
