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
Love Salad? Grow Lettuce in a Pot!
Articles by Noelle Johnson
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
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Prune Your Flowering Shrubs Into ‘Balls’
Drive down any street in the Southwest, and you are likely to see landscapes filled with green balls, squares, and even cupcakes. So what are these green blobs? Believe it
5 Ways to Help Your Garden Weather a Southwest Summer
Summer is here despite what the calendar says. Residents of the Southwest are no strangers to the heat, which not only affects our comfort but can be difficult for the
Fall is a lovely time to be outdoors in the Southwest during the day in high desert and mountain areas, and in the cooling evenings of the middle and low deserts.
Add some pretty lighting to your walkways and patio or deck for a muted “party” effect and enjoy your fall evenings even more!
Onions, chives, garlic chives, and the ornamental Alliums are pretty additions to any Southwest garden in cool seasons.
There are at least 700 types of ornamental alliums with large flowers. Check the best time for growing onions and alliums in your Southwest garden for early-season color (and maybe harvesting!)
