Last updated on October 8th, 2019 at 10:30 am I love my perennial hedges. It’s a blast to see them grow a little bit bigger every year, and it’s even more fun to divide them into several new hedges when they’re big enough. However, a lot goes into deciding whether or not to leave your […]
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Trees Well Suited For Dry Areas
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 07:54 pm I remember when I first moved to Utah, I knew it was a desert, so I was so worried that I wouldn’t be able to have trees in my yard! Fortunately, I was happy to learn that trees are easy to grow (even in Salt Lake […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (September)
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 07:31 pm I walked outside this morning, and I felt it! That fall chill in the air has set in and I feel like it is here to stay. I had an insanely productive summer in my garden, and just about everything I planted turned out to be […]
Meet The Mallows: Marshmallow
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 07:24 pm Though I’m not talking about the delicious food that you can roast over the fire while camping, Marshmallow flowers do have a striking resemblance to the food. This beautiful flower grows in even the harshest environments and can be used as a natural remedy for a […]
What To Do With All Those Rocks In Your Garden
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 07:34 pm Every year when I plow my garden rows, I am amazed at how many rocks I end up digging up. And no matter how many I removed from my garden beds the year before, there always seems to be more. I swear that this year left […]
How To Store Your Saved Seeds
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:56 pm If you want to grow heirloom tomatoes every year, or heirloom anything really, it’s probably a good idea to learn how to store your saved seeds. These tips for saving seeds will keep your seeds in tip-top shape throughout the winter and into the next growing […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (August)
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:55 pm It’s getting hot, hot, hot in my neck of the woods and my garden is getting ready to bust! Seriously, I feel like I have squash plants everywhere! I’ve harvested a healthy crop of lettuce at this point and should have another on the way soon. […]
Meet The Mallows: Hollyhock
Last updated on February 18th, 2020 at 04:23 am Known as the original cottage garden flower, the Hollyhock has been prized for centuries. The plant is absolutely gorgeous, and has some pretty incredible herbal medicine uses, as well. In fact, in 1859 it was recognized in a medical journal to be an excellent way to […]
How To Save The Monarchs
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:53 pm Have you ever seen photographs from the famous monarch butterfly migration from America to Mexico? It’s quite a sight. And though some have been lucky enough to witness this in person, fewer butterflies returning for the migration every year. Not only is this detrimental to our […]
What Every Cottage Garden Needs
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:30 pm I don’t know about you, but I just love the look of a cottage garden. There’s something about them that just look so magical, homey, and oh so timeless. If you’ve been inspired to create a cottage garden of your own, take a look at this […]