Purple Twist Plum

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

9 Vegetable Blunders Made

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener As we progress into the vegetable planting season, the potatoes, garlic, kale,...

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener We don't all have room for a mighty Maple or the outstretched...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The fragrance will remind you of visits to Grandmother's house. A truly...

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener You used to need a lot of land to grow fruit trees....

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Understanding companion plant strategies helps plan the best gardens without using chemical...

This impressive bloomer is covered with flowers right now. Animal resistive with fragrance all pollinators adore. A knee-high...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener March is when roses get excited about spring. Prune, clean up and...

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Serious gardeners are in the garden on the first warm day of...

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Salad greens are so easy to grow they are the perfect starter...

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Spring trees begin to bloom this issue. Trees are noble works of...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener February gardens yearn for Spring. The Short days of January get brighter...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener On the Go Answer – Readers Digest-type Condensed Version of this Article...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Research shows plants have a definite calming effect on their gardener. Plants...

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener A thought as we charge through the New Year. Gardening helps us...

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Today's ultra-efficient homes seal outside air from penetrating their interiors, thus recirculating...