Category: Maureen Gilmer
Out-of-Madagascar Succulent House Plants
Much like the unique plants and wildlife of Galapagos Islands that evolved in isolation, the “endemic” plants of Madagascar, an […]
Rosemary Is For Winter and Gifting
When I first came to the Southern California desert, I was shocked at how well traditional rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis, USDA […]
Overcoming Problems With Ornamental Grasses
When landscape grasses take on full autumn color in the western states, they are always the focal point of the […]
Grey and Silver Garden Plants for Arid Gardens
Raising a pubescent teen can feel like being pecked to death by a duck. But it’s a lot more pleasant […]
Sweetgum for Fall Sunset Color Out West
“Red oaks are supposed to turn red in the fall, not brown.” People always ask why their eastern tree colors […]
Southwestern Sustainable Farmscaping: Planting for Home Livestock
Everywhere across the American Southwest, folks are raising chickens, milking goats, horses, and grazing their own cattle. The rural […]