Mountain West Regional Reports
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Mountain West Regional ReportsMountain 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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Mountain West Regional ReportsA 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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Mountain West Regional ReportsCold-Hardy Cacti for the Mountain West
For the last several years, succulents have been all the rage for both the garden and the home. And what’s not to love about succulents? They are generally water-wise, have…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Tough Plants—Mountain West
See regional picks for tough pretty plants, and read the article by Julie Lane Gray for even more ideas. It’s important to define first what I mean by a “tough”…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsMountain West August Garden To-Do List
It’s harvest time! In my garden, harvest season takes off in August. Beans, squash, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are producing steadily. Stay on top of harvesting to encourage more flowering…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsRocky Mountain Rock Gardens, Part II: Plant Picks
One of the many reasons I love the Mountain West is the astonishing number of perennials that thrive in our landscapes. Less humidity, warm days, and cool nights provide the…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsMountain West July Garden To-Do List
Harvest and replant the vegetable garden. For several weeks, lettuce, spinach, and other greens have been getting harvested regularly, but they are now looking tired and going to seed due…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsMountain West June Garden To-Do List
Care for your containers. As new annuals get established in their containers, provide them with regular moisture. As the month goes on, deadhead plants to encourage continuous blooming, and provide…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsThe Resurgence of Victory Gardens in the Mountain West
In light of recent events surrounding the novel coronavirus, I want to discuss a wave sweeping the country, including the Mountain West—the resurrection of Victory Gardens. Between stay-at-home orders, reluctance…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsMountain West May Garden To-Do List
Get outside to enjoy the garden. During these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, gardening has become even more of a respite—a way to get outside, connect to nature, and…
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