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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The newest members of our family
started by SUNNYAZ
last post by Fish_kneesFeb 21, 20068Feb 21, 2006 -
Name change
started by lovetropics
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Sweet potato vine
started by Birdlady_Susie
last post by lovetropicsFeb 20, 20065Feb 20, 2006 -
ZeriscapingI
started by rmushtar
last post by jimdazFeb 20, 20063Feb 20, 2006 -
Frost damage to trumpet vine (orange flowers)?
started by chicago90
last post by lovetropicsFeb 19, 20067Feb 19, 2006 -
Flowering maple
started by Birdlady_Susie
last post by Birdlady_SusieFeb 19, 200611Feb 19, 2006 -
Pink Panda Strawberry
started by SUNNYAZ
last post by SUNNYAZFeb 19, 20066Feb 19, 2006 -
Winter flowers
started by franj
last post by kimazFeb 18, 20063Feb 18, 2006 -
They wanna go outside so bad!
started by Fish_knees
last post by Birdlady_SusieFeb 17, 20068Feb 17, 2006 -
Passionvine blooming
started by ACsAgapePlants
last post by ACsAgapePlantsFeb 17, 20068Feb 17, 2006
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Anyone into growing seeds in PHX?
started by sirjonny
last post by DesertDreamsFeb 16, 20063Feb 16, 2006 -
Judy's red rose
started by Birdlady_Susie
last post by azrenoFeb 16, 20069Feb 16, 2006 -
Starting Sedum
started by Aguane
last post by AguaneFeb 16, 20063Feb 16, 2006 -
Anyone Growing Wild Lily in Phoenix Area?
started by Garden_Grown
last post by Garden_GrownFeb 16, 20060Feb 16, 2006 -
Ocotillo type plant
started by Birdlady_Susie
last post by faedenFeb 15, 20065Feb 15, 2006 -
A few blooms
started by CissyCat
last post by Fish_kneesFeb 15, 20066Feb 15, 2006 -
These are purple....
started by Birdlady_Susie
last post by azrenoFeb 15, 20062Feb 15, 2006 -
New & different rooting method
started by ACsAgapePlants
last post by tucsonplumeriazFeb 15, 200610Feb 15, 2006 -
Another Aquarian
started by hawaiisam
last post by AguaneFeb 14, 200613Feb 14, 2006 -
Hey desert MG people
started by judyb
last post by EileenAZFeb 14, 200648Feb 14, 2006
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Plant suggestions please!
started by lovethydog
last post by lovethydogFeb 14, 20066Feb 14, 2006 -
Check out whats blooming in my bedroom :o
started by Fish_knees
last post by Fish_kneesFeb 13, 20069Feb 13, 2006 -
Happy birthday Fish_Knees!
started by hawaiisam
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Need Gourd info .... Roadrunner?
started by Pagancat
last post by roadrunnerFeb 12, 200619Feb 12, 2006 -
A Survey
started by kimaz
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Planting Oleanders
started by MaryMcP
last post by dancingchulaFeb 12, 20069Feb 12, 2006 -
New Ceramic Mushrooms
started by SUNNYAZ
last post by azrenoFeb 11, 20062Feb 11, 2006 -
blooming in tucson
started by tucsonplumeriaz
last post by roadrunnerFeb 11, 200631Feb 11, 2006 -
zz leaves have roots
started by tucsonplumeriaz
last post by EileenAZFeb 10, 20065Feb 10, 2006 -
Happy birthday, 2manyplants
started by hawaiisam
last post by PagancatFeb 09, 200611Feb 09, 2006
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Judy! Lookee at your Blue Dawn MG blooming!
started by azreno
last post by judybFeb 08, 20066Feb 08, 2006 -
How is this weather affecting your habits?
started by sirjonny
last post by Birdlady_SusieFeb 08, 20064Feb 08, 2006 -
Pesky javalinas!
started by EileenAZ
last post by roadrunnerFeb 08, 200615Feb 08, 2006 -
Desert Nectarine needs a pal
started by sirjonny
last post by sirjonnyFeb 07, 20068Feb 07, 2006 -
Coriander Seeds
started by MaryMcP
last post by MaryMcPFeb 07, 20062Feb 07, 2006 -
Magnolia tree
started by Desertdenial5
last post by PagancatFeb 07, 20061Feb 07, 2006 -
Perfect weather! What are you doing this weekend?
started by Fish_knees
last post by kimazFeb 05, 200611Feb 05, 2006 -
4 leaved clover!
started by azreno
last post by binky1972Feb 04, 20067Feb 04, 2006 -
Bougainvilla 'Torchglow' transplantable?
started by jkochan
last post by jkochanFeb 04, 20063Feb 04, 2006 -
This a.m.
started by Fish_knees
last post by azrenoFeb 03, 200634Feb 03, 2006