A microclimate mimics nature and even human behavior. Let’s say it is 105 degrees Fahrenheit on a sunny desert afternoon. What is the first thing you do if you are
Microclimates Help Plants Beat Heat–and Cold
Gardening Basics and Tips
Houseplants Need to “Beat The Heat”
Indoor dwelling houseplants are pampered pets compared to their outdoor cousins. Even so, they can be feeling the effects of summer in a number of ways. Back in January we
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
Sit and Smell The Roses – Seating is Important
Seating is important in any garden. If you entertain outdoors, ample and varied garden seating helps the party be successful. Second, seating provides rest, and rest is part of garden
Product Review: Dramm Quick Change Systems
Even though we plant plenty of waterwise plants in our Southwest gardens, we have to water in times of drought and high heat to get seeds started or new plants
Looking for a gift for someone special? Make sure they're ready for 2020! You could get one of our lovely Southwest Gardening calendars, but you could also get them something for their landscape. Each year the National Garden Bureau (a non-profit group) selects new plants to feature.
Nothing says I think you're great like seeds or plants that ensure they are ready for the 2020 celebration.
Year of the Corn - seeds of glass gem corn from Native Seeds
Year of the Iris - Persian iris I wrote about!
Year of the Hydrangea - sorry not in the desert
Year of the Lantana - butterfly plant!
Year of the Lavender - YES!!!!
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2020 Year Of Plans - National Garden Bureau
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Each year the National Garden Bureau selects one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop, one edible and one shrub as our “Year of the” crops. Plants are chosen because they are popular, easy-to-grow...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!
