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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Helleborus Pine Knot Strain
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Bulbs
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Peach Tree
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Woohooo! Rain !
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Buddleja success?
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Too nice a day to stay home and too nice a day not to.
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Cistus purpureus/ orchid rock rose
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1st Thunbergia bloom of the season
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Wax Flower Vine
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Calliandra haematocephala
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A little OT - okay a lot OT. This is Bunny
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ID help
started by Birdlady_Susie
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Freesia are blooming
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Blue moon
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The Honey Suckle are going to take over!
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Blue-muda??
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Anyone try this one?
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The smell of apricot blossoms
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last post by Birdlady_SusieMar 13, 200611Mar 13, 2006 -
Poor little guy!
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Narcissus?? and other stuff....
started by kathleen10
last post by kathleen10Mar 12, 20067Mar 12, 2006
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So How much rain is too much?
started by kimaz
last post by kimazMar 12, 20066Mar 12, 2006 -
dead or dormant?
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Singin' in the rain!
started by azreno
last post by Birdlady_SusieMar 11, 20066Mar 11, 2006 -
pre-emergent weed control
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last post by hawaiisamMar 11, 20062Mar 11, 2006 -
small perennials
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March blooms
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True confessions (lawn turf advice)
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last post by port_a_bellaMar 11, 20067Mar 11, 2006 -
I know better!!
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last post by Fish_kneesMar 10, 200620Mar 10, 2006 -
Lavender
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Princess-Flower-Tibouchina
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last post by judybMar 10, 20065Mar 10, 2006
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MG seeds, mixed, some good ones for a sasbe
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x Chitalpa tashkentensis?
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Best tree nurseries in PHX?
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Dragon Fly's Wanted!
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Sweet smell of spring
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An emotion-filled thread
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A laughter filled thread
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Identifying citrus
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Madagascar Jasmine
started by FrangipaniAz
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Judy- look what bloomed this morning!
started by azreno
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