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How-ToPropagating Native Plants From Seed in the Mountain West
When I think about growing plants from seed, I usually think about my vegetable garden. I direct-sow many types of these seeds, such as beans, carrots, and squash. I follow…
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How-ToProtecting Trees Through Unpredictable Winters in the Mountain West
Drought, 60° to 70°F temperature fluctuations in a 24-hour period, and early and late season snows are hard on trees in the Mountain West. While we can’t control Mother Nature,…
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How-ToMountain West December Garden To-Do List
Purchase houseplants for the holidays. I love to add living color to holiday décor. Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima, Zones 10–11), amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp. and cvs., Zones 8–10), Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera spp.…
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DesignFlower Favorites in Idaho
Today we’re in southwestern Idaho visiting with Kyla Westerberg, who is sharing some favorite flowers—basically, anything that offers a long period of bloom and attracts wildlife to the garden. Beautiful…
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DesignAmazing Autumn Bloomers for the Mountain West
As the heat of summer wanes into the cooler days and chilly nights of fall, our gardens undergo another seasonal transition. While we often focus on the golds, russets, and…
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How-ToGrowing Chilis and Hot Peppers in the Mountain West
The Mountain West is known for hot pepper selection, with New Mexico as the home of the Hatch green chili and Colorado as the home of the Pueblo chili, so…
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How-ToMountain West October Garden To-Do List
Dispose of fall leaves. While I like to keep some leaves around my perennials for extra protection in the winter, I have too many for all of them to remain…
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DesignBest Natives for Mountain West
Top Pick: Sulphur flower is an adaptable evergreen that shines in every season Name: Eriogonum umbellatum Zones: 3–8 Size: 6 to 15 inches tall and 15 to 24 inches wide…
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DesignA Visit to Betty Ford’s Alpine Gardens
Recently I visited a beautiful small garden, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in nearby Vail, Colorado. An interesting feature of mountain gardens is how many things bloom at the same…
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DesignDaylilies in Utah
My name is Diana Johnson. I garden in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Zone 5b. We live at 4,300 feet with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. GPOD has…
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