When people think of the desert southwest, images of snakes, tumbleweed and of course, the iconic Saguaro cactus come to mind. It really is an amazing cactus. I remember the first time I saw them…..I was driving along the highway from California into Arizona and as soon as we crossed the border, there they were. […]
Well, the title says it all. I love plants and shopping. Pair those two things together and I am in heaven. Back when I managed landscapes, I had a company credit card which allowed me to purchase to my heart’s content….okay not really, I did have to stay within my plant budget, but it was […]
As I have mentioned before, I am not a desert native….I grew up near the ocean. To me, the desert was a brown place where prickly cactus and coyotes lived. Well, I have now lived in the desert for almost 24 years and I have found out that the desert is brown, there are cactus and […]
It is time again for the Monthly Garden Bouquet. It is hard to believe that May is already more then halfway through. My bouquet for this month is made up of only two different flowers. Both flowers are from plants that will soon stop blooming and I wanted to be able to share their blossoms […]
I just love this time of month, when it is time to show what is blooming in my garden. Spring has definitely sprung and most of my plants are flowering, although there are a few holdouts. First, are the blooms that will soon be ending as we move into the summer months. My Valentine shrub […]
You know how some people are described as ‘natural beauties’? They look great without makeup and their hair only pulled up into a ponytail. Well, I am not describing myself. It takes some work in front of the mirror before I will venture outside 😉 But, I absolutely love using plants that are what I […]
I am very blessed to have my mother and my sister live very close to me. However, this was not always so. Twenty-four years ago, I moved to Arizona from California as a new bride. The rest of my family remained in California. Of course, there were many visits back and forth. But I never […]
Well, I have to admit, that in the past, I did not truly understand the allure of vegetable gardening. Sure, I had to grow my own plot of vegetables in college for my horticulture class – but that was for a grade. I also dutifully helped people create their own gardens, but I never had […]
I love the shade. There is nothing quite so refreshing as a large shade tree in order to be able to escape the sun on a warm day. Well, guess what? Vegetables enjoy some shade as well when temperatures start to rise in May in the desert. I was fortunate to spend Saturday at a […]
Vibrant blooms, Annual Vinca (Catharanthus roseus) One of my favorite summer annuals is vinca. Stop by any nursery this time of year, and you will find flats full of their vibrant blooms, and there are many different colors available. From purples and pinks to bright reds. Vinca works excellent in containers or when planted in […]
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