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Heat Loving Plants and Vibrant Lawns

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

It’s been ages since the last spring snow when it seemed as if our pansies would keep blooming forever. These days, working the garden during the heat of the day,...

Heat Loving Plants and Vibrant Lawns

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

It’s been ages since the last spring snow when it seemed as if our pansies would keep blooming forever. These days, working the garden during the heat of the day,...

No Weeds, No Bugs, No Problem

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Summer brings Russian sage in all its glory. However, it is so happy in mountain landscapes that this stunningly dramatic plant can get out of control or become difficult to...

No Weeds, No Bugs, No Problem

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Summer brings Russian sage in all its glory. However, it is so happy in mountain landscapes that this stunningly dramatic plant can get out of control or become difficult to...

Superheroes of the Summer Lands

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Well, we’re into July again, and with its rising humidity it presents the right climate to give growing things a very welcome and beneficial pick-me-up. Right now landscape plants are...

Superheroes of the Summer Lands

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Well, we’re into July again, and with its rising humidity it presents the right climate to give growing things a very welcome and beneficial pick-me-up. Right now landscape plants are...

You Can Have Your Shade and Eat It Too

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

The title of this week’s column refers to fruit trees. Not all fruit trees are created for life in the mountains; some bloom so early that due to frosty springs...

You Can Have Your Shade and Eat It Too

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

The title of this week’s column refers to fruit trees. Not all fruit trees are created for life in the mountains; some bloom so early that due to frosty springs...

Keeping Plants Heat Healthy

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

The official start of the summer gardening season begins this week. This is when many heat- loving plants glory in the arrival of 90-degree weather. Plants are much like people,...

Keeping Plants Heat Healthy

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

The official start of the summer gardening season begins this week. This is when many heat- loving plants glory in the arrival of 90-degree weather. Plants are much like people,...

Summer Shade with the Best Trees

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

I can't think of many things that affect us as diversely as trees do. For starters, they contribute to numerous influences on our surroundings. They improve our environment by providing...

Summer Shade with the Best Trees

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

I can't think of many things that affect us as diversely as trees do. For starters, they contribute to numerous influences on our surroundings. They improve our environment by providing...