Western Mountains and High Plains
April, 2012
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
The New Sunset Western Garden Book
Western gardeners know this book as their gardening bible. Since the 1930's, growers of all kinds of plants in the many diverse climate regions of the western U.S. have referred to this book for...
Sprinkle Faerie Dust in the Melon Patch
Summer just wouldn't be summer without enjoying the crisp, sweet taste of watermelon. But if the thought of this delectable treat conjures up the image of a large, oblong fruit with a green rind,...
Missing Monarchs
Monarch butterflies are beautiful visitors to our gardens, but over the last fifteen years there have been fewer and fewer making an appearance. During the winter of 2009-2010, the number of...
Make Your Own Wooden Bee Nest
Putting up bird houses so our feathered friends can find a place to raise their young is something lots of gardeners regularly do. But how about providing the same amenities to our native bees?...
In the Garden
Joys of Rocky Mountain Gardening
This has been an erratic spring causing confusion for plants and gardeners alike. The old apricot trees growing in a droughty natural setting are blooming profusely on southern slopes. These 60-year-old apricot trees are testimonials to their tenacity...
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Resources
Favorite or New Plant
Desert Four O' Clock The desert four o' clock, Mirabilis multiflora , is a native herbaceous perennial with multiple...
Clever Gardening Technique
Recycle Used Plastic Containers Reuse empty household containers as seedling pots. Yogurt cups, margarine tubs, cottage cheese...
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Regional Reminders
- Fertilize Lawns Carefully
- Start Tomatoes Indoors
- Check Perennials as Growth Resumes
- Briskly Rake the Lawn
- Divide Old Perennials
