Want spring flowers? (Well, duh?!) Both bulbs and wildflowers need to be planted in autumn so that the plant part of them can grow now and produce showy flowers in spring. Winter annuals are a different story (read on!). Cover image: “Arranging Daffodils.” 1894 oil painting by Carl Thompson. Showers […]
I was all set for this article to be about Veterans Day poppies. Then I discovered that, in America at least, they are generally considered Memorial Day poppies, sold to aid veterans. But I decided to post this anyway – because right now is the time to plant the […]
The Southwest is a place of great natural drama and beauty – rocks and boulders are not hidden beneath layers of forest mulch or yards of prairie soil. They are right out there in the land – delighting the eye with their natural beauty. Work With The Drama of the […]
It seems that every October is different than the previous one here in the Land of El Sol. Luckily there are some things in common – and thus I can help you plan your October 2022 gardening tasks ahead, so your garden will look great through the holidays ahead.* Watch […]
