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A Broken Leg and a Vegetable Garden

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*This blog post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). Thanks for your support in this way.* This is what my mother's vegetable garden looks like…
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Easy Garden Project: Create a Hummingbird Haven in a Container

Photo: Anna's Hummingbird sitting in front of my kitchen window. Hummingbirds are arguably the most popular birds in our gardens.  It's not unusual to find hummingbird feeders hanging, enticing these flying jewels to come and…
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September Gardening Tasks: What To Do and NOT Do

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September Gardening Tasks After a seemingly endless summer, we have finally made it to the finish line.  This is the season where we experience a 'second spring' and venture out into the garden again. Soil is ready to be…
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10 Beautiful, Native Trees for the Southwest

Native Trees for the Southwest, Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) Trees are a treasure to us that live in the Southwest where the sun can be relentless with its intensity. We all know the delight of stepping into the cool shade…
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There Is No Place Like Home

The last blooms of red bird-of-paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) in bloom underneath the filtered shade of a desert willow (Chilopsis linearis).  Mexican bird-of-paradise (Caesalpinia mexicana) grows in front of the window. There…
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A Visitor From Oz Explores Arizona

Have you ever met someone whom you felt an instant bond with?  If so, you know that it isn't an everyday occurrence. Last year, I attended the Garden Writer's Association Conference for the first time.  I went to the conference…
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How Rainy Days Help Fertilize Plants

The rain actually fertilizes your plants. Do you like rainy days? Chances are, if you live in the desert Southwest, you rejoice when the clouds roll in, and the rain begins to fall. After the rain stops, have you ever noticed…
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10 Vines for Southwestern Landscapes

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Vine for Southwestern Garden, Tangerine Crossvine Vines are a wonderful way to decorate vertical surfaces with lovely shades of green as well as colorful flowers. Queen's Wreath This is especially valuable in southwestern…
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Historic District Landscape Styles

Historic Landscape Styles Earlier this week, I was finishing up an appointment in downtown Phoenix and since I had some spare time available, I decided to drive through one of my favorite historic neighborhoods - the Encanto-Palmcroft…
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10 Southwest Native Ground Covers

Native Ground Cover, Damianita (Chrysactinia mexicana) Most of us are familiar with the idea of using ground covers in the landscape and how they can add a welcome carpet of color.   Goodding's Verbena (Glandularia gooddingii)…
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