With spring right in our midst, that itch to dig in the garden and start planting runs strong. Here are a few pointers to ensure success when you get new plants. Share on Facebook
There has been a tremendous interest in growing you own vegetables recently and this year it’s really taking off. And this is a really good trend. Why should we depend on corporate farming to grow most of our vegetables? Why should we truck all our vegetable across the country and back from huge vegetable growing [...]
Cacti are some our most spectacular native flowering plants, but often our most overlooked wildflowers when planning and planting a xeriscape. Cacti not only contribute stunning flowers in spring and summer, but also provide year-round interest with their structural evergreen stems and geometrically arranged spines. Share on Facebook
Continue reading about Gardening with Cold Hardy Cacti – Part II
Understanding the beginning elements of gardening will help the beginner get off to a good start. It’s that time of year again. The garden is beginning to call. And if you’ve never gardened before, or have a new bed to prepare, spring time is an excellent time to get started. Whether you’re planting flowerbeds or [...]
Continue reading about A Garden Primer: The basics for getting started
We experienced gardeners bandy terms about like nobody’s business. An email from a reader named Cynthia who had a questions about her garden and wanted to know if we could help. She planted her very first garden and wrote: “I’m so new to gardening that what seasoned gardeners may know how to do in their [...]
High altitudes present a different challenge for mountain gardeners, with different climates, growing seasons, and pests. Share on Facebook
I admit that I have a fascination with cold hardy succulents, ornamental grasses and other plant groups that for some gardeners, are just a bit off the beaten path. But it’s many of these same plants that are bringing a whole new look to American gardens. Share on Facebook
Continue reading about Cold Hardy Agave: Living Sculptures for your Garden
We think of cacti in small pots or dish gardens for use as house plants, but cold hardy members of this diverse family have the potential for much broader use. Share on Facebook
Continue reading about Gardening with Cold Hardy Cacti – Part I
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