Behind the Scenes at Botanical Interests Seed Company
Garden Travels, Product Review
Exploring Botanical Interests Seed Company
Have you ever taken a peek behind the scenes? If you have, you know it reveals so much that you never knew. In the past, I've had a look at what goes on in the background in a variety of places…
5 Tips for a Heatproof Garden
Arizona garden, Cactus/Succulents, California desert garden, desert gardening, Drought Tolerant, Las Vegas gardening, Southwest garden
Preparing Your Garden for a Heatwave: 5 Essential Tips
Have you ever wondered how your plants fare in the scorching heat of summer? Is your garden equipped to withstand the punishing temperatures that a heatwave can bring, whether you reside…
How Much Water Do My Plants Need?
Arizona garden, Cactus/Succulents, California desert garden, desert gardening, Irrigation, Las Vegas gardening, Nevada garden, Southwest garden
"How much water do my plants need?"
I am often asked this question by desert dwellers and my answer is always, "That depends."
There are several variables that determine how much water plants need, along with the frequency of watering.
Variables…
DIY Peach Vinegar
AZ Plant Lady, DIY, Fruit Trees, Recipes From the Vegetable Garden
I love peaches. Every year, I look forward to May when the peaches on my tree are ripe and ready. While May might seem a little early for peaches, in the low desert garden, this is when they are ready for being harvested.
There…
Citrus Trees Dropping Tiny, Green Fruit
Arizona garden, Citrus, desert gardening, Southwest garden, Trees
The Joy of Growing Citrus Trees
Do you have a citrus trees in your garden? I do.
I have two trees - a Meyer lemon and a brand new 'Trovita' orange tree. I use the citrus in all kinds of fun ways and the trees have become…
An Up Close View of the World’s Largest Rosebush
Arizona, Garden Travels, Road Trip, Roses in the Desert
Do you love roses?I do.For those of you who have been following me for any length of time, you know that my love affair with roses is something that I like to share with others. For that reason, on a lovely day in May, I made a visit…
‘Red Hot’ Is A Welcome Addition to the Desert Garden
Arizona garden, California desert garden, desert gardening, Drought Tolerant, Shrubs, Southwest garden
Exploring the 'Red Hot' Tecoma Shrub
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I am always on the lookout for new plants to the desert plant palette. The desert plant palette is ever-evolving, with growers continually striving to introduce new varieties that boast exciting…
The Joy of Planting a Single Seed
Arizona garden, az plant lady family, Gardening With Kids, Vegetable Gardening
Learning about the natural world and how it works is one of the joys of being a child. I was reminded of this fact the other day with my grandson, Eric. He came over for a visit after preschool and was so excited to show me a science experiment…
Colorful Plants, Spiky Pots, Snakes, Roses and the Prom!
Arizona garden, AZ Plant Lady, Containers, desert gardening, Flowering Annuals, Roses in the Desert, Succulent Gardening, Vines
Spring in the desert 'Tangerine Beauty' Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty')
Capturing the Beauty of Spring in the Desert
Spring in the desert is the most beautiful time of year with the majority of plants in the landscape…
Tour of My Spring Garden
Arizona garden, AZ Plant Lady, Cactus/Succulents, desert gardening, Drought Tolerant, Flowering Annuals, Fruit Trees, Growing Fruit, Perennial, Product Review, Pruning, Shrubs, Succulent Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
Tour of My Spring Garden, Firecracker Penstemon (Penstemon eatoni)
A Spring Garden Tour: Nature's Pleasant Surprises
Have you ever noticed that spring has a way of surprising you in the garden? This is what I considered as…