Roses need some attention every year for the best flower display and healthy growth. I am posting this in mid January because this is the time for most Southwest gardeners to do some of that care. Let me start by saying that you shouldn’t feel guilty or apologetic about growing […]
The tea industry has declared June “National Iced Tea Month.” If you are trying to live more lightly on this earth and not spend massive amounts of carbon dioxide emitting fossil fuels importing tea made from the Asian tea plant (Camelia sinensis), consider these tasty caffine-free “herbal” teas you can […]
This weekend April 2023 will begin, so here are some garden tasks you can think about getting out and doing. Check your last frost date for your area before some of these April tasks. Most of these tasks are appropriate for any April, but as I say in here (about […]
Cover image – Viola, also called heartease – for February, National Heart Month. There is not very much maintenance or tasks the must be done in the Southwest garden in February, just enjoy the season and any flowers you have. Tidy up some things – especially in Low or Middle […]
Theme garden? Sure! Theme parks, like Disneyland, are a place to go and be entertained by the personalities created by Disney studios. Theme gardens are a landscape and garden that are personalized and unique to the individual(s) that live in that space. Personalize Your Space People like to personalize their […]
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. […]
