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Summer approaches, so give heat-loving plants a home
Summer's heat is drawing near, and many sun-loving plants are just beginning to thrive.
Living pictures are hot trend
Looking for a fresh way to liven up your garden walls? Think plants, not paintings.
Scandinavian style has simple, refined vibe
Perhaps to alleviate the dreariness of long northern winters, Scandinavian style tends toward folk-art florals, crisp checks, plaids and strip…
Phenology: the study of nature's seasonal changes
Plant observer Patricia A. Pearson was so impressed by the life of a wild lilac bush growing in the Santa Rita Mountains that she bought one f…
New uses for old swimming pools
Not long ago, Tucsonans wanted pools the way Southern Californians wanted convertibles and surfboards.
April 07, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Homeowners to show gardens so visitors can snag some ideas
Artful teamwork created the lush 3-year-old desert garden at Bob and Judy Schumann's Oro Valley home.
April 07, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Winners of Tucson garden-design challenge
A multipurpose living space that looks out on a Zenlike desert garden won the Growdown competition at Tucson Botanical Gardens.
Microgreens easy to grow, good to eat
On the growth continuum between seeds and mature plants, microgreens lie somewhere on the "newly arrived" side, between sprouts and baby vegetables.
Colorful, hearty bougainvillea save blooms for warmer months
Bougainvilleas follow two unbreakable rules that gardeners would be wise to pay attention to.
Getting started: Organic gardening tips for newbies
If you're tackling organic vegetable gardening for the first time, here are a few tips to get you started. They're from organic gardeners and …
Orchid show at New York Botanical Gardens
The annual orchid show at the New York Botanical Gardens begins March 2, and it was previewed for media Feb. 28, 2013.
February 28, 2013 2:58 pm PhotosPhotos
There's a lot to consider when placing garden art
Just as putting plants in your yard requires a little bit of thought, so does installing a sculpture in your landscape.
February 10, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Seed libraries, germinated last year, now bloom
It's been a year since the Pima County Public Library opened seed libraries, and there have been interesting "returns" and donations, says lib…
Furniture all their own
Dan Hostetler calls his business Tempus Fugit Woodworks. The Latin title sounds impressive, but he doesn't fool himself that he's ever going t…
Use interior-design principles to create container landscapes
Expand your potting repertoire by creating a landscape in a container.
September 09, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Instructions with plants often wrong for Tucson
Transplanted and new gardeners hear the mantra pretty early: Gardening in Tucson is different.
August 19, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Legume landscapes for non-veggiephiles
When Matthew Johnson talks about legumes at this week's monthly meeting of The Gardeners of Tucson, he won't focus on lentils, beans, peas or …
Give your tomato plants a second chance
Even if your tomato plant looks droopy, leggy and flowerless, you might want to hang on to it for a little while longer for a fall crop.
July 29, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Monsoon season is time to plant heat-loving species
Planting at this time of year may be tough on you, but it's the perfect season for heat-loving species to get in the ground and grow.
July 22, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Swale idea: Simple, inexpensive ways of saving rainwater
How much rainwater have you kept in your yard so far this season? It's not too late to start harvesting it.
July 15, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Send us info for Fall Arts Preview
It's only natural: As the temperature rises, we look longingly to the fall.
Tohono Chul flower book is garden-friendly
Author Sue Feyrer had gardeners in mind when she updated her book about flowers at Tohono Chul Park.
June 03, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Curb appeal is essential to selling a home
With Tucson's housing market showing signs of life, curb appeal is starting to get more attention.
May 27, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Mulch matters: shades, cools, feeds soil
Angelo Romeo's wife, Veronica, planted a lantana at their home several years ago.
May 20, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Koi, pond fans find kindred hearts
Cardiologist Lee Goldberg was having a tough time getting a koi pond installed in his backyard.
May 13, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Xeriscape paradise
Mark Tylutki knows all of his desert garden babies by name. There is Trichocereus Flying Saucer, with a glorious pink bloom. There's tall and …
May 13, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Use versatile shrubs to add visual interest
Shrubs are workhorses in the landscape. They act as hedges or other visual barriers, stand on their own as specimen plants and accent sculptur…
Poet's garden tale gives insights into restoration, Anne Spencer
What it is: If not for "Lessons Learned From a Poet's Garden," the story of Harlem Renaissance poet Anne Spencer's garden would have been lost.
You can minimize annoying allergies
For many Tucson gardeners, spring represents the best of times and the worst of times to be outdoors.
Great libraries from little seeds grow
Part-time library associate Sue Johnson has been sharing her loofah plant seeds with friends for decades, perpetuating a plant her mom grew in…
January 22, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Victorian classic turns trendy again
Terrariums, miniature gardens enclosed in glass, are bigger than ever in home decor. And the current crop of indoor displays for your house or…
January 15, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Talavera takes center stage
A few years back, former U.S. Border Patrol agent Art Loya looked around for a job that would allow him stable hours to spend with his family.
January 15, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Experience compost excitement
Organizers of the inaugural Tucson Compost Expo 2012 on Saturday hope to attract composting nerds and newbies, as well as non-gardeners.
January 08, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Improve landscaping with these resolutions
If you want to do something good for your landscape this year, here are four resolutions that you can adopt today.
January 01, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Mistletoe: parasite, seldom a killer
Some mistletoe begs for a sweet kiss under its leaves. And then there's the mistletoe that takes root in your trees, seemingly ready to devour them.
December 18, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
At Home with Marni: Eating pizza out of a box? Mon Dieu!
I'm sorry to be the one to tell you, but Americans need to hear this: The French are better at living well than we are. Way better. Compared w…
The Smart Collector: Hard-to-identify vase a gift item, not glass art
Q: Can you help me ID this vase? I've tried to find the pattern and maker for years. I call it Drape, but can't find the real name. Where can …
When adorning a tree, bring your own twist
Trimming a Christmas tree needn't be intimidating or arduous. Instead, designers recommend thinking about it as an opportunity to reflect your…
December 11, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
At Home with Marni: It takes a little luck to find the right look
People say I'm lucky. I don't really see that, but I'm going with it because I need to if I'm going to get through the holidays without blowin…
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