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Get Ready for Spring by Starting Seeds Indoors

February 17, 2017 by Dan Potts Leave a Comment

Get Ready for Spring by Starting Seeds Indoors

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 worth … [Read more...]

Xeriscaping Vs. Lawns

August 8, 2016 by Sarah Lappe Leave a Comment

<h1 itemprop="garden">Xeriscaping Vs. Lawns</h1>

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

July 15, 2013 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

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

March 19, 2013 by Connie Lewis Leave a Comment

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, a … [Read more...]

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