Here in the Southwest we enjoy the bright sun, long dry spells, mountains high and chilly, valleys wide and shimmering in heat, wide temperature swings and poor soil. These are just a few of the challenges commonly faced by Southwest gardeners. Although pleasant weather in some spots starts at about the same time of year that intolerable weather does in other parts, we jointly celebrate the generous warmth of the sun and the bounty that nature provides not only in plants, but in native animals and even, sometimes, in rocks and scenic sunsets. Share your questions and experiences, your challenges and triumphs in the garden.
The Southwest Gardening discussion forum at Dave's Garden. Here in the Southwest we enjoy the bright sun, long dry spells, mountains high and chilly, valleys wide and shimmering in heat, wide temperature swings and poor soil. These are just a few of the chall...… Read More
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Maximilian sunflower
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last post by judybMay 09, 201511May 09, 2015 -
Is my Mexican Fence Post dieing
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last post by NancySLAZDec 22, 20148Dec 22, 2014 -
Moving to Chino Valley area of Arizona
started by TexasDollie
last post by NopalaNov 17, 20147Nov 17, 2014 -
Sad news
started by RODICAP
last post by NancySLAZNov 17, 20141Nov 17, 2014 -
Does anyone know what this is?
started by gemfire55
last post by NopalaDec 15, 201413Dec 15, 2014 -
Blue Dawn MG
started by RODICAP
last post by CristaJan 29, 201511Jan 29, 2015 -
Is this a bad caterpillar or a good one?
started by 2ndChance
last post by EileenAZDec 20, 20143Dec 20, 2014 -
White Queen's Wreath
started by judyb
last post by Birdlady_SusieOct 17, 20145Oct 17, 2014 -
Acacia craspedocarpa aka leatherleaf acacia
started by vossner
last post by vossnerOct 15, 20140Oct 15, 2014 -
Rain, rain, rain
started by RODICAP
last post by RODICAPOct 01, 20146Oct 01, 2014
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A first for me.
started by jkochan
last post by RODICAPSep 29, 20144Sep 29, 2014 -
Gonna have butterflies
started by judyb
last post by judybSep 30, 20146Sep 30, 2014 -
Does anyone know what this bush/hedge is?
started by Xenomorf
last post by EileenAZOct 11, 20141Oct 11, 2014 -
Public Xeriscapes
started by Nopala
last post by judybAug 29, 20142Aug 29, 2014 -
Zonage Schmonage
started by GimmeShade
last post by NopalaAug 28, 20141Aug 28, 2014 -
suggestion for pot on North side of house
started by dmwade
last post by NancySLAZSep 05, 201412Sep 05, 2014 -
Butterfly Bush
started by Nopala
last post by Birdlady_SusieAug 17, 20143Aug 17, 2014 -
I've never seen this before, have you?
started by GimmeShade
last post by NopalaAug 25, 201411Aug 25, 2014 -
Desert Rose/Adeniums
started by Nopala
last post by NopalaSep 04, 20144Sep 04, 2014 -
Pots
started by Birdlady_Susie
last post by Birdlady_SusieAug 07, 20140Aug 07, 2014
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Do you know what
started by Birdlady_Susie
last post by Birdlady_SusieSep 05, 201411Sep 05, 2014 -
Success with Agastache?
started by GimmeShade
last post by RODICAPAug 13, 20145Aug 13, 2014 -
Trying out the camera
started by Nopala
last post by judybAug 02, 20143Aug 02, 2014 -
Hello, I'm kinda new here
started by GimmeShade
last post by RODICAPAug 04, 20145Aug 04, 2014 -
Desert Rose
started by dmwade
last post by dmwadeAug 05, 201411Aug 05, 2014 -
Walmart & Big Lots garden clearance
started by 2ndChance
last post by 2ndChanceJul 21, 20140Jul 21, 2014 -
Egyptian Spinach or Molokhia
started by cactusman8
last post by 2ndChanceJul 21, 20143Jul 21, 2014 -
Hugelkultur?
started by Nopala
last post by NopalaNov 14, 20146Nov 14, 2014 -
Learning the hard way
started by dmwade
last post by dmwadeJul 21, 20144Jul 21, 2014 -
Camera suggestions?
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Agave weberi pups
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last post by mcvansoestJul 06, 20140Jul 06, 2014 -
I found a pigeon repellent that works
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last post by Fish_kneesJul 05, 20142Jul 05, 2014 -
Finally moving Need suggestions for my new garden
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last post by NopalaJul 16, 20145Jul 16, 2014 -
Looking for....
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last post by RODICAPJun 25, 20148Jun 25, 2014 -
Irises to go
started by judyb
last post by judybJul 03, 20146Jul 03, 2014 -
A cute visitor
started by RODICAP
last post by CristaJun 15, 20143Jun 15, 2014 -
Why haven't we opened our own garden center?
started by 2ndChance
last post by Jenesis76Apr 03, 201711Apr 03, 2017 -
Identify ?
started by cactusjumper
last post by CristaJun 04, 20148Jun 04, 2014 -
Clematis
started by RODICAP
last post by CristaMay 31, 20142May 31, 2014 -
The morning sun shining through my bottle tree
started by Fish_knees
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