Apples, pears, cherries and peaches. There are not many people who don’t get excited at the thought of picking fresh fruit from their own backyard. But the thought may be daunting with unpredictable Nevada weather and the notion that you don’t have adequate space. Space is no longer an issue …
Winter’s chill fills the air, and holiday lights illuminate the evening sky. The holidays are upon us, and it’s time for gardeners to get creative and become inspired. When it’s cold outside, I like something warm to drink. During the holiday season, I try to find new ways to incorporate …
Are you looking for something fun to do on Thanksgiving weekend? The Saturday following the well-known “Black Friday” has become “Small Business Saturday” – a day to support locally based shops in your area. For my fellow gardeners and I, this is just one more great reason to take a …
With Thanksgiving and the holiday season about to begin, many of us will be hosting gatherings at our homes. For me, it is a time to get creative with not only food, but with decorations. I start bringing the colors of autumn and what’s left of my garden indoors: colorful …
The first hard freeze of the year is behind us, so you may not be thinking of extending the season because your vegetable garden has already turned from vibrant green to black. For example, I have friends who picked the last of their tomatoes to prepare for and now have …
That the West is on fire is not an understatement, with 16 active fires in Nevada alone. As the Long Valley Fire continues to burn, joint efforts from multiple fire agencies have contained the Draw Fire and the most recent Brenda Fire in Washoe Valley. For many homeowners, including myself, …
Temperatures are soaring, reaching record-breaking highs. Though we can run for the relaxing comfort of air conditioning, our plants must cope with the conditions. Some plants do well in this weather and do not show any signs of heat stress, often because they are native plants, which are adapted to …
It is the Fourth of July weekend, and it is time to celebrate. How does your landscape and garden look? This weekend is a prime weekend to have family and friends over to celebrate America’s birthday. For us gardeners, it is really important that our yards look as attractive as …
Summer is off to a hot start; temperatures have already hit the triple digits. When temperatures skyrocket like this, everyone seeks a cool, shady spot to escape the heat. Lawn-covered, tree-filled parks are popular during the summer, though many of us want to create that environment at home. One of …
It is mid-May, and the spring flowers are in full bloom. The air is filled with the smell of summer. The recent rain and fresh snow on the mountain tops has not slowed me down in planting my vegetable garden. Now I will raise the stakes and push my luck …
