I’ve worked a lot on getting gardens to preform year round, and it’s difficult, especially when factors like water usage come into account too.

The large white flowers open in the evening only and attract bees, moths and all kinds of nocturnal insects.

I approach every September with mixed emotions, and sometimes I feel that that my plants follow me into this cycle.

Why worry if your house is surrounded by deck and no garden to look out from your windows? …

Catmint, one of the most hardy drought tolerant plants in Santa Fe, often attracts butterflies, as well as bees.

Another highlight of the big island was the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden.

One problem that people often overlook in the southwest is the need for shade gardens.

When is it safe to plant in May?…

We all drive by those gorgeous, colorful perennial gardens and wish they were ours.

The Greek word for Rainbow…

The sticky smell of petunias, the cinnamon flavor of the snapdragons…