Mountain West Regional Reports
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Mountain West Regional ReportsVersatile Vines for the Mountain West
Vines can serve many needs in the garden; they can offer screening or shade, and they can serve as focal points. In the Mountain West, we are fortunate to have…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsDesigning Bird-Friendly Gardens in the Mountain West
One of the unexpected benefits of working from home during the pandemic has been watching what happens in my yard throughout the week. It has brought me both delight and…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsYour Favorite Plants Improved for the Mountain West
In Paul Westervelt's article on perennial upgrades, he explains the benefit of stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new versions of tried-and-true plants: "After whiffing a few times,…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsMountain West February Garden To-Do List
Sign up for gardening classes and workshops. Whether you're looking for inspiration or direct how-to knowledge, February is the time to sign up for classes and workshops throughout the region.…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsMountain West: January Garden To-Do List
Enjoy the winter landscape. While providing natural insulation, a blanket of snow creates the perfect canvas to highlight the “bones” of your landscape—its structure, form, and textures. Our woody trees…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsNarrow Conifers for the Mountain West
Sometimes you just want a tree to stay green year-round. You may need privacy from a neighbor, or you may need a specimen with color and texture to accent your…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsUsing Cold Frames in the Mountain West
If you’ve lived in the Mountain West, you know how erratic the weather can be here; sometimes there are swings between temperatures with as much as a 60° to 70°F…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsHardy Spring-Blooming Bulbs for Rocky Mountain Gardens
In the Mountain West we are fortunate to have a wide variety of bulbs to choose from that require minimal care. Our cold winters mean we don’t need to refrigerate…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsMountain West November Garden To-Do List
Give the lawn a final mowing. Depending upon the weather, the final lawn mowing can happen in late October up to mid-November. I tend to do this cutting a little…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsFruiting Shrubs for the Mountain West
I first became interested in gardening because I wanted to learn to grow food for myself and my family. I started by growing vegetables in a community garden plot. Fast-forward…
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