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Autumn Companions Deliver Seasonal Style

Autumn Companions Deliver Seasonal Style

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Many summer container gardens are looking a bit worn and tired. The beginning of October is the time to change from heat-loving summer flowers to the autumn beauties that take...

Autumn Companions Deliver Seasonal Style

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Many summer container gardens are looking a bit worn and tired. The beginning of October is the time to change from heat-loving summer flowers to the autumn beauties that take...

“Welcome Back” to The First Days of Fall Gardening

“Welcome Back” to The First Days of Fall Gardening

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

I am one of those guys who embrace cooler temperatures, autumn light, dropping leaves, and the musky, earthy smells that are synonymous with fall. However, it’s interesting that folks who...

“Welcome Back” to The First Days of Fall Gardening

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

I am one of those guys who embrace cooler temperatures, autumn light, dropping leaves, and the musky, earthy smells that are synonymous with fall. However, it’s interesting that folks who...

Vote-4-U Photo Contest Results

Vote-4-U Photo Contest Results

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Congratulations to our top 5 winners of our Vote-4-U Photo Contest! A special thank you to all of the entrants of our photo contest - all of the submissions were...

Vote-4-U Photo Contest Results

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Congratulations to our top 5 winners of our Vote-4-U Photo Contest! A special thank you to all of the entrants of our photo contest - all of the submissions were...

Blesses and Stresses of Rain

Blesses and Stresses of Rain

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Traditionally, by the end of September we slip out of the monsoonal pattern and back to our normal, “spotty” rain cycles. However, this year’s overabundant rains have made the next...

Blesses and Stresses of Rain

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Traditionally, by the end of September we slip out of the monsoonal pattern and back to our normal, “spotty” rain cycles. However, this year’s overabundant rains have made the next...

Quaking or Dancing - it's Still an Aspen

Quaking or Dancing - it's Still an Aspen

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

“H-O-T” is the only word to describe our homes’ west walls during the afternoon hours in Arizona! That baking sun can roast western walls and send air conditioning bills skyrocketing....

Quaking or Dancing - it's Still an Aspen

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

“H-O-T” is the only word to describe our homes’ west walls during the afternoon hours in Arizona! That baking sun can roast western walls and send air conditioning bills skyrocketing....

Fall Flowers Decorate Watters

Fall Flowers Decorate Watters

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Our part of the country is celebrated for its mild four-season climate, but gardeners new to the region often don't realize just how nice it really is: Gardens can be...

Fall Flowers Decorate Watters

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Our part of the country is celebrated for its mild four-season climate, but gardeners new to the region often don't realize just how nice it really is: Gardens can be...