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
5 Plants for Winter Color in Desert Gardens
Articles by Noelle Johnson
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
Love Salad? Grow Lettuce in a Pot!
Nothing from the grocery store can compare with the fresh taste of leafy greens grown in your own garden. One of the easiest vegetables to grow is lettuce. If you
Pruning Roses for Fall Blooms in the Desert Garden
People often react with surprise to find that roses can grow in the desert Southwest. Horticulturist Noelle Johnson loves roses and has been growing them for more than 25 years
Preparing Your Landscape for Summer Monsoons
The summer monsoon is a dramatic event that occurs throughout the Southwest, bringing rain and brief periods of cooler temperatures. But with the welcome rainfall and brief respite from the
Did you know that many shrubs make excellent container plants? SWG's Noelle Johnson has had 'Blue Bell' (Eremophila hygrophana) and Mexican Honeysuckle (Justicia spicigera) growing in the same large pot for over four years!
December 5th is World Soil Day. Here's some information to help you celebrate.
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What is “soil friendly” eating?
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There you are at your local grocery store. Maybe you have a shopping list and maybe you don’t. Perhaps you’re already hungry or are pressed for time. Maybe someone in your household has...
