With all these cold nights we’re guessing your garden is probably done for the season. While gardening tasks have lightened up due to the time of year, there are still a few things you can do. So below you can find some helpful gardening tips for November. Mulch, Mulch, Mulch Last month we talked about mulch, and it’s still not too late to be adding it to your garden beds. Surround your perennials with it and cover your flower and vegetable beds with it to help protect the soil through the winter. Plant Food Even though we aren’t seeing growth right now, that doesn’t mean you should skip ..read more

Fall is slowly making it’s presence know with cooler evening temperatures, shorter days, and the beginnings of fall color. Autumn is a great time to do some cleanup in your garden and get it ready for spring. Below you can find some helpful gardening tips for October. Last of the Harvest Your garden is probably starting to shows signs of the end of it’s annual life, but hopefully you’ve had a bountiful harvest this season! If the hard shell develops enough on your pumpkins and winter squashes you should be able to store them for several months in a cool dark place. Green tomatoes can be r ..read more

Summer is almost over and kids are back to school—this year seems to be flying by! While the days are still quite hot, slightly cooler nights are hinting that it will soon be fall. As always, though, there are still things to do in the garden. Below you can find some helpful gardening tips for September. Fall Planting Fall is a great time for planting—one of the best times actually. This is because the cooler temperatures ease a lot of transplant shock. In addition, there is still some time for plant roots to take hold before the winter sets in. So take advantage of those early fall ..read more

All this heat may be deterring you from working in the garden this month. Hopefully, however, your flowers and vegetables are thriving. As many gardeners know, there is always something to do in the garden no matter what the month. Unsure of what you should be doing though? Below you can find some helpful gardening tips for August. Take Stock and Prepare for Fall August is a great time to take stock of your garden. For example, take note of what worked and what didn’t work. This will help you plan for the fall and next season. Add some more compost to give your plants a boost going into t ..read more

As many garden lovers know, there is always something to do in the garden no matter what the month. Below you can find some helpful gardening tips for July. Watering in the High Desert Summer is here!  In the high desert we don’t always see a lot of rainfall. As a result, it’s essential to make sure your plants get enough water. They need at least 1″ of water a week and even more if it’s hot and dry (hello Nevada!). Make sure you are watering deeply which will encourage the plants’ roots to grow deep. Test the soil moistness by digging down with a small spade 2-3″ near your plan ..read more

Summer is almost upon us, our beloved Carson Valley Days is just around the corner, and the hanging flower baskets in town have been installed. With the weather heating up, you may start to notice pests in your garden, so be sure to keep on top of them. Aphids, for example, can really get out of hand – head to your local nursery for some live lady bugs to keep them in check. The roses have started to bloom and we’re seeing beautiful pink Evening Primrose popping up all over town. Be sure to “deadhead” your flowers to extend their bloom time – otherwise they will start to set seed as if it’s t ..read more

Spring is in full swing and the Valley is greening up quite nicely.  It’s becoming easier to tell what needs to be done in the garden because it all starts staring us in the face.  The weeds are sprouting up like there’s no tomorrow, and many flowers and vegetables are demanding attention.  So it’s time to weed and feed!   The spring flowers, such as daffodils and tulips, are beginning to die down.  You can cut off the dead blossoms, but be sure not to cut the leaves until they have turned yellow.  This will allow the plant to collect sunshine and nutrients ..read more

Spring is finally here, and if the date on the calendar isn’t enough to prove it, the gorgeous weather we’ve been having certainly is! The first of the trees are beginning to blossom and the daffodils are making their presence known. Gardening is a great way to practice social distancing while getting some fresh air, sunshine, and exercise all at the same time. So what do you say? Grab your garden gloves and your sunhat and let’s get to it! For starters, spring is a time of immense growth for your plants, so it’s important to make sure you fertilize your lawn, shrubs, and trees. You can ..read more

Well February sure felt like spring, and I don’t know about you but it makes me excited to get back in the garden! Looks like mild temperatures are in the forecast for March as well. While spring isn’t here officially until the 20th and while a late snowstorm is always a possibility, there are still things we can do in the garden to prepare for the growing season. If you didn’t do it last month, make sure to prune your fruit trees and shrubs – you’ll want to get this done before things start budding out.  There’s also still time to spray your trees and shrubs with dormant oil to tackle a ..read more

Yes, it’s still winter, but there are always things you can do in your garden, no matter what month it is!  If you haven’t ordered your seeds yet, be sure to do so now.  You’ll start seeing them in the big box stores now, so make sure to get the varieties you want before stocks start to dwindle.  Just like January, make sure to water your trees and shrubs again if we don’t receive 1″ of rainfall or 1′ of snow. While we’ve been getting quite a bit of snow recently, keep an eye on things later in the month to make sure they’re not too dry. Now is also a great time to prune your f ..read more