Entries by arizonaplantlady@gmail.com

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It’s My Book Birthday!

A Long-Awaited Gardening Book Birthday: Turning 18 Months of Dreams into Reality Today – the big gardening book birthday – was a day long in coming… In many ways, it was like a very long pregnancy. 18 months to be exact since my initial discussion with my editor about writing a book on desert gardening. […]

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A Lilac for the Desert? Another Great Lesser-Known Plant to Try

Purple lilac vine Discovering the Beauty of the Purple Lilac Vine (Hardenbergia violacea) In the midst of a colorless winter garden, a burst of vibrant beauty can be a delightful surprise. Explore the wonders of this wonderful purple vine, a lesser-known gem that thrives in the desert garden. Embracing the Lilac Vine’s Versatility Welcome to […]

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Early Morning Birding Exploration

I have picked up a new hobby, which was a bit accidental – birding! As a horticulturist, birds go along with gardening, and I’ve always enjoyed them. One of my most requested speaking topics is about gardening for birds. However, I have begun to dive deeply into the fascinating birding world. Birding is Fun with […]

The Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe You’ve Ever Tasted

A Family Pumpkin Bread Recipe with a Garden Twist I realize you are likely to find useful desert gardening info on my website, but what you may not know is that I love spending time in my kitchen and this Pumpkin Bread Recipe is to-die-for. So, today’s post is about a favorite recipe, but there […]

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Mishaps in the Garden

Mishaps in the Garden: Dealing with Unexpected Plant Problems The Unpredictable Nature of Gardening In a perfect world, everything runs smoothly with no unexpected problems, and while you may not know what the future holds, it’s always positive. But, you know that isn’t how life works and this is certainly true in the desert garden. […]

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Got Heat-Stressed Plants?

Do you enjoy the summer heat? I’m going record to state that I’m not a huge fan. I prefer to endure the intense heat indoors in the comfort of air-conditioning. However, the plants in my garden don’t have that option. They are stuck outside no matter how hot it gets. I always feel sad when […]