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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Tiny Tunia
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Wisteria at Summerwinds
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Can't find white sand
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I'm so glad I found you!!
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Japanese Plum
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Irises
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Mexican Flame Vine
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Hoya carnosa aka Wax Flower Vine
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Pondering a pond in PHX
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A fungus amung-us! in an old orange
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Found great site
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Some pictures of my garden this week end
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White datura bloomed
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Yellow Datura blooms
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Chinese Foxglove
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Brugmansia Seed Pod
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Bower and Scarlet trumpet vine
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Pineapple Guava
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spider mites
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Many Thanks!
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Finish planting all the gift plants
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Cameras
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vine question
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Little berry plant
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Day in the garden...
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Lowe's Chandler Has....
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Pics of the front yard
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What is this?
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Hey Sam
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Carissa grandiflora
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Speaking of Hummingbird Nests
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Polished Pebbles?
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Daisies and Flax
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Ever wondered what.......
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New topiary for Fishie....
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Gardening related products
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Show me your favorite spot!
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Black currant datura bloomed
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Cup of Gold vine
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