You Can Grow That: Chuparosa
People often react with surprise when they learn there are many colorful desert natives. Chuparosa (Justicia californica) is native to the Sonoran Desert and provides a welcome splash of color to desert landscapes and is easy to grow. One of the benefits of using native plants in challenging climates is that they thrive with little fuss and is a great…
Attract Hummingbirds In the Desert Garden With These Summer-Blooming Beauties
The sight of hummingbirds in the garden always brings a smile to my face. It doesn’t matter how busy I may be – I will stop whatever I’d doing to just watch their antics as they search for the ‘best’ bloom to feed from. While the sight of hummingbird feeders is commonplace in many gardens, you don’t have to rely…
5 Heat-Tolerant Container Ideas for the Desert Garden
The summer heat doesn't mean containers filled with struggling plants. We have five great heat-proof options to replicate in your own desert garden.
5 Plants for Winter Color in Desert Gardens
Living in the low to the mid-altitude desert can be a challenging place to garden in with hot, dry summers. However, it’s also a place where we can enjoy year-round color in the landscape – even in winter!
Just in Time for 2020: Our Southwest Gardening Calendar!
Have you ever found yourself wishing that you had a monthly guide to assist you in your garden tasks? Well, look no further. We have been hard at work, creating a special resource for you. Now, this isn’t just any wall calendar. Oh yes, there are beautiful photos of plants and Southwest gardens, but there is SO much more! Within…
