Big, Bold, Bright

Big, Bold, Bright

14 Plants with Truly Amazing Blooms by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s Garden Gal Some flowers are just bigger, brighter, and showier than others. We have each of the four Prescott seasons covered for flowers that show off in late winter right through the end of...
Surprising Edible Perennials

Surprising Edible Perennials

From garden to table: add these tasty homegrown treats to your recipes for succulent surprises By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Recent rains have brought on an explosion of flowering perennials. The moist soil and cool temperatures make for excellent planting...
The Plants You Need for Irresistible Butterfly Gardens 

The Plants You Need for Irresistible Butterfly Gardens 

Expert tips for selecting blooms that attract ‘God’s gift to gardeners’ and make your space beautiful, all season long By Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s garden gal I believe butterflies, some of the most beautiful, magnificent, and interesting creatures in any...
Best in Show

Best in Show

The Best Mountain Roses of 2020 Show Off Color, Fragrance, Ease of Care, and Long Bloom Cycles By Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s Garden Gal The mountains of Arizona are famous for easy-care roses. Thanks to the dry air and alkaline soils, we grow a better,...
Best Evergreen Shrubs for Small Gardens

Best Evergreen Shrubs for Small Gardens

Expert Advice on Short, Showy Shrubs for Compact Spaces By Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s Garden Gal When you think of small evergreen shrubs, do you have an image in your mind of small, rather uninteresting lumps of green dotting a landscape? Well, you...
Cacti for Sunny Rooms

Cacti for Sunny Rooms

Everything you need to know about bringing succulents indoors, from light and water to energy by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener A chill is in the air, so the furnace or fireplace has been back to its warming work. This is a trying time of transition for many...