Christmas cactus are lovely in bloom and add a grace note of living green to our homes the rest of the year. There are a vast number of species and
You Can Grow Your Christmas Cactus for Years
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
Put Your Garden to Bed for Winter
The growing season is nearing its end, even for those of us living in the warm Southwest. As your plants prepare for winter, so should you. In between the holiday
Win Our Popular 2020 Calendar!
If you haven’t yet heard, we’ve created a 2020 wall calendar full of tips and “to-do” lists by month. Even better? We’ve divided some of the gardening tasks by Southwest
African Violet Photo Gallery
Southwest plant lovers might think African violets are the last houseplant they can grow; I know I had my doubts. The stunning plants are native to regions like Tanzania, with a temperate but tropical climate. But it only takes some trial and error to grow these pretty flowering plants in dry Southwest homes.
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...
