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Misplaced Plants and Fire Safety
The Fire Marshall won me over when she patted my manicured creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) like it was a pet dog. Continue reading
Rock Outcrops | Observations and Thoughts for a Desert Rain Garden
Rock outcrops show us how lush, green plants such as native cherries can flourish in a desert during a major drought without expensive irrigation water. Continue reading
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What “cover crops” could home gardeners consider in the fall?
Originally posted on Soils Matter, Get the Scoop!:
Farmers across the country use “cover crops” over the winter. Cover crops do several things, depending on what is planted: Help prevent erosion and topsoil loss. Their roots, and the plants themselves,…
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Tagged cover crops, Desert Gardening, Ecological Gardening, Garden, High Desert Living, Low Impact Design, Low Impact Development, Native Plants, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Plant Nutrition, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Sustainable Living, Vegetable Gardening, Wild Flowers, Xerophytic Gardening
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Fried Egg Plant aka Matilija Poppy Adds Sizzle to Mojave Gardens
My mother introduced me to Matilija poppy when I was a teenager. She planted one in her front garden. The poppy didn’t exactly like where she put it, so it literally moved. It spread by underground stems to where … Continue reading
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Desert Natives Nursery Delivers
If you are tire of spending money on plants that don’t belong here and ultimately die, a local nursery operated by horticulturists with expertise in the local ecosystem is a wise investment. For what I spent taking risks on plants that never stood a chance, I would have been better off spending more money per plant on plants that do well under local growing conditions. Continue reading
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Tagged Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Garden, Gardening Resources, High Desert Gardening Community, High Desert Living, Low Impact Design, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Garden, Native Plants, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Where to Buy Plants for Desert Gardening, Wild Flowers, Xerophytic Gardening
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Value of Ancient Ways – Dialog with Pat Spray Regarding His Native American Ancestor’s Use of Key Hole Gardens
For all our stunning scientific advancements, listening to grandparents talk about traditional ways is well worth while. Sure, some traditions worked out better in the long run than others. As we push the limits on technical advancements, we are learning which traditions are keepers. Native American agricultural practices that endured through thousands of years without environmental collapse are worth in-depth study. Continue reading
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Tagged Biodynamic Gardening, Compost, Desert Gardening, Desert Soil, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Ecological Gardening, Erosion Control, Garden, Gardening Resources, High Desert Living, Indigenous Gardens, Landscape Design, Low Impact Design, Native American Gardening, Native Plants, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Permaculture Garden, Soil Conservation, Sustainable Gardening, Sustainable Landscaping, Sustainable Living, Three Sisters Vegetable Garden, Water in the Desert, Xerophytic Gardening
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Houzz Article Features Good Overview of Earth Friendly Gardens
Benjamin Vogt of Monarch Gardens contributed a well written article that presented features to consider and benefits of earth friendly gardens. My favorite, was his use of swales. 5 Ideas for a More Earth-Friendly Garden https://www.houzz.com/jsGalleryWidget/gallery/65260850//title_on=yes/width=620
Mojave Roadside Swale Blooms After Desert Rains
I maintained the grade of the roadside swale and added landscaping to solve problems: flooding of the intersection, unauthorized “off-roading” across my front yard, and unauthorized cement laying in my corner. An additional benefit has been free irrigation water in an area where water is very expensive. Continue reading
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Mojave Aster
Mojave Aster, is easily one of my favorite plants. It features large blue flowers with a yellow center. When it opened it’s flowers in my garden this morning, I had to share it with you. My Experience Growing Mojave Aster … Continue reading
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Tagged Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Dry Gardening, Garden, High Desert Living, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Garden, Native Plants, Permaculture, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Sustainable Landscaping, Sustainable Living, Water Conservation, Water Wise Plants, Wild Flowers, Xerophytic Gardening
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Article in a nut shell, locally native milkweeds are good for monarchs. Tropical and non-native milkweeds may bloom at times that disrupt monarch migratory schedule. Additionally, non-natives may invade natural habitat and destroy native plants needed by many species.Milkweed Can Be Bad For Monarchs?
Source: Milkweed Can Be Bad For Monarchs?
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Source for Milkweed. I am not familiar with this nursery. I am bookmarking it for future references and thought that I should share it with you.Asclepias Tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) Hello Yellow | Milkweed Plant | Plant For Monarch Butterflies
Asclepias Tuberosa – Carefree, long-lived N. American native both deer and drought resistant, and the only plant the monarch butterfly will lay her eggs on. Source: Asclepias Tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) Hello Yellow | Milkweed Plant | Plant For Monarch Butterflies
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Banana Yucca Blooms for Easter
Happy Easter! Continue reading
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Tagged Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Garden, High Desert Living, Kitchen Garden, Mojave Desert, Native Plants, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Where to Buy Plants for Desert Gardening, Xerophytic Gardening
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Holly Leaf Cherry Provides Dark Green Foliage With Little to No Irrigation
Native to California, the holly leaf cherry is a tough shrub to small tree that provides dense evergreen foliage, food for birds, shade, and depending on the location, privacy. Continue reading
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Tagged Bird Attraction, Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Evergreen, Garden, High Desert Living, Holly Leaf Cherry, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Garden, Native Plants, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Privacy Screen, Prunus ilicifolia (Nutt. ex Hook. & Arn.) D. Dietr., Shrub, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Tree, Where to Buy Plants for Desert Gardening, Xerophytic Gardening
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Firecracker Penstemon Adds Pop to Mojave Gardens
Of all the plants that I have purchased to date, firecracker penstemon has given me the biggest bang for my buck. Continue reading
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Tagged Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Garden, High Desert Living, Low Impact Design, Low Impact Development, Mojave Desert, Native Plants, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Xerophytic Gardening
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Botanic Gardens: Spring Plant Sale
On the weekend of April 2nd and 3rd, nearly 10,000 plants and more than 600 varieties will be available for you to purchase. Continue reading
Tagged Botanical Garden, Botany, Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Events, Garden, Gardening Resources, High Desert Gardening Community, High Desert Living, Kitchen Garden, LID, Low Impact Design, Master Gardener, Master gardener program, Mojave Desert, Native Plants, Organizations, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Plant, Plant Nurseries, Post Construction BMPs, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, UC Riverside, Vegetable Garden, Where to Buy Plants for Desert Gardening, Wild Flowers, Xerophytic Gardening
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“Angelita Daisy”
“Angelita Daisy”, (Tetraneuris ivesiana Greene), provides color and food for bees almost year round. Continue reading
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Tagged Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Garden, Gardening Resources, High Desert Living, Mojave Desert, Native Plants, Ornamental Gardening, Plant, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Town of Apple Valley, United States, Water Wise Plants, Xerophytic Gardening
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Free Days at Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens
Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden is a great place to view and purchase plants that grow well in Southern California. Their collections and nursery include plants that do well in the Mojave Desert. Their botanists are also a great resource. … Continue reading
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Tagged Botanical Garden, Botany, Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Events, Free, Garden, Gardening Resources, High Desert Gardening Community, High Desert Living, Native Plants, Organizations, Ornamental Gardening, Plant Nurseries, Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden, Spring, Wild Flowers, Xerophytic Gardening
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