Southwest Regional Reports
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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthern California Picks for a Drought-Tolerant Cutting Garden
I love traditional plants for a cutting garden such as roses, lilies (Lilium spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9), hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9), and Peruvian lilies (Alstroemeria spp.…
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Southwest Regional ReportsTips for Growing Vegetables in the Hottest Regions
Growing your own food is nothing new. The idea of providing fresh, organic fruits and veggies for your family has become a popular ideal for many. Growing vegetables even in…
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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthern California August Garden To-Do List
As the summer heat beats upon us, our best game plan is to conserve our energy and spend a bit more time enjoying the garden and a bit less time…
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Southwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Tough Plants—Southern Plains
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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Southwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Tough Plants—Southwest
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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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthern Plains August Garden To-Do List
August is the month when many gardeners in our region dream of moving to cooler climes. Northern gardeners lament the month of January, but we suffer through August’s doldrums instead.…
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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthwest August Garden To-Do List
It’s just plain HOT! There’s no sugarcoating the heat in the desert right now. If you’re like us, you head outside only in the early morning and late evening if…
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Southwest Regional ReportsYour Guide to Growing Lithops in the Southwest
Lithops (Lithops spp. and cvs., Zones 10–11), also known as living stone or split rocks, are beautiful little plants. They come in a variety of colors, and when blooming they…
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Southwest Regional ReportsThe Pros and Cons of Different Types of Mulch for Southern California
For some years now, I have been teaching classes to homeowners for the local water district. The classes cover the different elements of creating a watershed-wise garden. We cover a…
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Southwest Regional ReportsHarvesting Native Southern Plains Fruits
The Southern Plains is home to several plant species with edible and delicious fruits. Some, such as plums and grapes, receive a lot of attention for their long history of…
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