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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Seed sale
started by frogymon
last post by frogymonAug 28, 20136Aug 28, 2013 -
Happy birthday WormsLoveSharon
started by frogymon
last post by tucsonplumeriazAug 21, 201310Aug 21, 2013 -
who wants free plumeria seeds
started by 2ndChance
last post by az_gardenAug 19, 20135Aug 19, 2013 -
where do you buy your seed envelopes?
started by 2ndChance
last post by tucsonplumeriazAug 19, 20136Aug 19, 2013 -
Happy birthday FrangapaniAZ.
started by frogymon
last post by tucsonplumeriazAug 18, 20136Aug 18, 2013 -
For the first time
started by RODICAP
last post by tucsonplumeriazAug 18, 20139Aug 18, 2013 -
74 degrees at 12:30?
started by Fish_knees
last post by CristaAug 17, 201311Aug 17, 2013 -
who wants free plumeria seeds
started by 2ndChance
last post by 2ndChanceAug 15, 20130Aug 15, 2013 -
What are these?
started by cactusjumper
last post by NancySLAZAug 03, 20135Aug 03, 2013 -
sparrows raiding finch sock
started by 2ndChance
last post by 2ndChanceJul 30, 201313Jul 30, 2013
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Did everyone's garden survive the heat wave?
started by Desertdenial5
last post by judybJul 24, 201323Jul 24, 2013 -
Purple Hopseed Bush
started by Judy81350
last post by Connie_GJul 23, 20136Jul 23, 2013 -
When it rains it pours!
started by mcvansoest
last post by frogymonJul 21, 201319Jul 21, 2013 -
Another exciting trip to the Root System!
started by allgr8dogs
last post by allgr8dogsJul 15, 20137Jul 15, 2013 -
distressed plant score.
started by 2ndChance
last post by frogymonJul 14, 20134Jul 14, 2013 -
Lizard explosion!
started by 2ndChance
last post by frogymonJul 12, 20138Jul 12, 2013 -
Bouvardia ternifolia - what makes it happy?
started by RonDEZone7a
last post by Birdlady_SusieJul 05, 20132Jul 05, 2013 -
Anyone know where to get this plant?
started by cactusjumper
last post by cactusjumperJul 01, 20137Jul 01, 2013 -
Happy birthday Nancy.
started by frogymon
last post by NancySLAZJul 01, 20136Jul 01, 2013 -
Has anyone built a greenhouse/shed?
started by dionosaur
last post by podsterJun 29, 201331Jun 29, 2013
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Early summer blooms
started by RODICAP
last post by NancySLAZJun 28, 201349Jun 28, 2013 -
Forum page looks different....
started by Birdlady_Susie
last post by frogymonJun 27, 201310Jun 27, 2013 -
Happy birthday loveplants2VB
started by frogymon
last post by EileenAZJun 25, 20133Jun 25, 2013 -
Bring out your dead! Bring out your dead!
started by 2ndChance
last post by mittsyJun 24, 201319Jun 24, 2013 -
Who am I?
started by Fish_knees
last post by RODICAPJun 24, 20133Jun 24, 2013 -
Plumeria seed pods
started by 2ndChance
last post by 2ndChanceJun 22, 201317Jun 22, 2013 -
Maters!
started by frogymon
last post by frogymonJun 21, 201314Jun 21, 2013 -
What are you growing in whiskey barrels
started by dionosaur
last post by CristaJun 16, 201333Jun 16, 2013 -
A mystery
started by Crista
last post by CristaJun 15, 201310Jun 15, 2013 -
ANY SUGGESTIONS?
started by cactusjumper
last post by EileenAZJun 14, 201321Jun 14, 2013
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Tips And Ideas For Successful SW Vegetable Gardens
started by Solace
last post by SolaceJun 14, 20138Jun 14, 2013 -
Mosquitoe fish
started by RODICAP
last post by frogymonJun 11, 20133Jun 11, 2013 -
stong fragrance
started by sonorarat
last post by gisele3032Jun 10, 201315Jun 10, 2013 -
Mule Palm
started by QCHammy
last post by WormsLovSharonJun 08, 20133Jun 08, 2013 -
Hesperocalis undulata???
started by momherb
last post by Minime8484Jun 08, 201334Jun 08, 2013 -
partridge breast aloe
started by judyb
last post by judybJun 03, 20132Jun 03, 2013 -
Bugs, the Good, the Bad and The Ugly
started by frogymon
last post by frogymonJun 02, 20134Jun 02, 2013 -
Interesting mark down plant
started by allgr8dogs
last post by 2ndChanceJun 01, 20139Jun 01, 2013 -
For the bird lovers
started by lonediver
last post by lonediverMay 31, 201324May 31, 2013 -
Baitin' for buzzards
started by lonediver
last post by lonediverMay 30, 201362May 30, 2013