5 Leaf Akebia

A super vigorous vine with dangling stalks of fragrant flowers appears in early spring. Blooms are often followed...

Southwest to Life: 8 Stunning Plants for a Native Landscape

By Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener Arizona's enchanting landscapes, where the rugged desert meets the majestic mountains, boast...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Readers Digest Condensed Version of this Article Big pots is better: Tomato...

The fragrance will remind you of visits to Grandmother's house. A truly outstanding lilac for the large flowers...

This AZ plum is the ideal small purple tree between evergreens. Blooms in a profusion of pink flowers...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Readers Digest Condensed Version of this Article Roses Hate being in the...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener With increasing awareness of the risks of certain pesticides to essential pollinators...

Masses of fragrant white blooms cover mounds of green foliage. Extreme heat and cold tolerant, this award-winner repeatedly...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Readers Digest Condensed Version of this Article Carrots: Rich in beta-carotene (vitamin...

This graceful beauty dances in the shade of the garden, holding its head high and smiling back at...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Roses are synonymous with beauty, romance, and their captivating scent. Choosing the...

A local favorite for rock gardens, groundcover, or spilling over retaining walls, not all local rosemary is created...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Zone 7, with its fluctuating temperatures and varied precipitation, presents opportunities and...

At just 16’ feet tall, this local native is super easy to grow. Vibrant, red flowers cloak the...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener A unique plant explicitly grown for this weekend's Spring Open House is...