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Are your leftover seeds from past years still usable?
FEATURE — As you scour the seed catalogs and websites for new and favorite flower and vegetable seeds, take time to inventory the seeds you have saved from previous years. You’ll save money by not...
View ArticleAre you choosing the best tomatoes for your garden?
FEATURE — Whether you enjoy tomatoes sliced, sauced or cooked in your favorite recipe, they taste best when grown and harvested from your garden or container. With more than 10,000 varieties available...
View ArticleGet a jump start on managing plant pests this winter
FEATURE — Just like us, insects spend their winters in different locations. Unlike us, they spend their winters in different stages of development. Some may overwinter as adults, others in their...
View ArticleBrighten any space with containers of summer-flowering bulbs
FEATURE — Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus and caladiums in your garden, but did you know...
View ArticleWill you be mine? Capture the heart of your valentine with these unique gifts
FEATURE — Chocolates and roses are synonymous with Valentine’s Day. They are always a welcome gift but maybe this is the year you decide to give your Valentine something different. Consider an indoor...
View ArticleWhy wait? Start your plants from seeds indoors
FEATURE — Keep your green thumb in shape this winter while getting a jump on the growing season by starting your favorite or hard-to-find plants indoors. It’s fun, simpler than you think and can help...
View ArticleGear up for the Southern Utah growing season
FEATURE — It’s never too early to prepare for the garden season ahead. Having the right tool for the job saves time, reduces the frustration of trying to make the wrong tool work, and allows you to...
View ArticleGrow these plants indoors to boost mood and brighten every room
FEATURE — Anytime is a great time to add a few houseplants to your home. Adding greenery indoors expands your gardening opportunities and provides the many benefits of living with and tending plants....
View ArticleGarden guardians: How to clean up your yard without harming beneficial insects
FEATURE — Spring cleaning, indoors and out, is a long-standing tradition for many households. But as we learn more about the important pollinators, insect-eating toads, songbirds and beneficial...
View ArticlePotting mix 101: Essential tips for growing healthy plants
FEATURE — As gardeners, it seems we are all looking for an ideal potting mix for our houseplants and containers. As with any gardening endeavor, a lot depends on what is available, the plants you are...
View ArticleEvoke warm emotions with Pantone’s Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz
FEATURE — Add a warm, cozy feel to this year’s gardens with the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. It was selected for generating a feeling of kindness and tenderness and encouraging sharing,...
View ArticleAdorn your garden with these award-winning flowers
FEATURE — Make some room in your garden or containers for the new All-America Selections 2024 National award-winning plants. These winning varieties are tested in trial gardens across the United...
View ArticleDon’t let deer ruin your hydrangeas. Apply these proven methods to protect...
FEATURE — Low maintenance, beautiful flowers and plenty of varieties have made hydrangeas a favorite landscape plant. It seems you can’t visit a garden center or nursery without being tempted by one...
View ArticleSmall spaces to sweet harvest: Tips for growing fruit in containers
FEATURE — Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony or front steps that...
View ArticleUnlock the secret to a thriving garden: Mastering perennial division
FEATURE — Overcrowded, poor flowering and floppy perennials can be invigorated with a shovel and a bit of your time and energy. Dividing perennials is an excellent way to improve their appearance and...
View ArticlePlant these heat-tolerant beauties in gardens or containers
FEATURE — Boost the summer-long beauty and heat tolerance in your gardens and containers with new varieties of annual vinca (Catharanthus). The unique Soiree vinca varieties provide added appeal with...
View ArticleCreate your own dreamy outdoor sanctuary
FEATURE — Add some comfort and beauty to your outdoor spaces this year. Look for options that fit your lifestyle, budget and schedule. Even simple changes can make a positive impact on the time you...
View ArticleGrowing together: Nurturing young gardeners for healthier, happier futures
FEATURE — Gardeners know and research is proving that gardening, even viewing a garden, as well as spending time in nature is good for the mind, body and spirit. It improves strength and flexibility,...
View ArticleEnhance your garden’s appeal with ornamental edible plants
FEATURE — Boost the flavor and beauty of your landscape by adding a few ornamental edible plants to your garden beds and containers. Look for opportunities to substitute ornamental vegetables, fruit,...
View ArticleTransform your garden with vertical supports and climbing plants
FEATURE — Expand your planting space, grow a living screen, or add vertical interest to your garden beds. Train vines up a decorative support, onto a fence or allow them to climb a trellis set in...
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