As winter inversions set in, one of the best ways to combat poor air quality and possible seasonal depression is growing flower and vegetable starts indoors. Watching little green shoots emerge out of rich dark soil under warm fluorescent lights is about as good as sunbathing in warm summer heat under a Caribbean sky… well, maybe I’m exaggerating a little. Still, it’s well … [Read more...]
Xeriscaping Vs. Lawns
Americans have been obsessing about lawns since the early 20th Century. Over the years, lawns have become a symbol of prosperity, prestige and tradition, but today we have an opportunity to change the convention that supports lawns in front of every house and start new traditions that celebrate different types of landscaping.According to Utah Division of Water Resources … [Read more...]
Garden Contest– Vote for your favorite
We are so happy to have had participation in submissions and voting, thank you for your support! This issue will conclude our " Best of Garden" contest. There are 3 catagories in which to vote for the best of. They are, X-Scape, Container Gardens and Vegetable Gardens. Please feel free to look them over and vote for your favorite one! The Winner will receive $150 in prizes … [Read more...]
Growing Your Garden
After a long, cold winter, green thumbs begin to dream about homegrown tomatoes. It’s time to make big plans for our backyard gardens. Local wisdom dictates planting after Mother’s Day to avoid frost, but that seems a long way away.Luckily, there are things you can do now to get a jumpstart on fresh tomatoes and zucchini.Sterling Lewis grew up on a farm in Kamas, Utah, … [Read more...]