How To’s

How To’s We live in a wonderful age. Remember when you used to have to go to the library and hope to find the information you need? Or a bookstore and accumulate a pile of books in each of which was a small section that was pertinent to your project? Or try to...

Garden Art

Garden Art Personally a collection of garden gnomes is not my idea of garden art but if it’s your thing I say go for it!  Garden art is another way to bring our own personalities outside. And collecting “stuff” from the large to the small is fun. I...

Garden Helpers

Garden Helpers There are some helpers that as high desert gardeners we need to use seasonally and some may be needed when our plants are struggling with uninvited guests.  These are my favorites.   Compost Whether you make your own compost or buy it high desert...

Tools – Specific

Favorite Tools Very often there are garden chores that require a bit more grit.  These are my go- to tools for specific jobs.   Weeding Dandelion weeder A dandelion weeder is one of the most useful garden tools I have. Not only will it help you get weeds out of...

Tools – Basic

Favorite Tools Gardening like any other hobby requires the proper tools. While you do not have to buy the most expensive tools they will be heavily used so look for quality. Here are my favorites from the basic to those for specific chores.   Basics Hand trowel...