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Sustainable Gardening

Practical guidance on Utah native plants, water-wise systems, and pesticide-free gardening. Utah gardening that works with your climate — not against it.

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I Have Lots of Green Tomatoes!

Sep 15, 2026

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2 min read

I Have Lots of Green Tomatoes!

“Help! My Tomatoes Are Still Green”. September Tips & Checklist

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Water Wise Gardening

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Sustainable Gardens

Sep 10, 2026

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2 min read

Sustainable Gardens

Why Sustainable Gardens Fail (and the 3 Fixes That Actually Work)

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Sustainable Gardening

Brown Spots in Your Lawn?

Aug 11, 2026

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2 min read

Brown Spots in Your Lawn?

Before you add more water, do a little detective work. Honoring Heroes & Giving Back to Our Community, August Tips and Checklist

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Sustainable Gardening

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Plants Looking a Little Shabby?

Aug 4, 2026

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2 min read

Plants Looking a Little Shabby?

Meet the Tiny Troublemaker: Spider Mites, Hot Summer Sales!, August Tips & Checklist

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Native Resilient Plants

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Bloom Gardens Magazine - Summer Edition

Jun 23, 2026

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1 min read

Bloom Gardens Magazine - Summer Edition

Bloom Gardens Magazine, gardening tips, water-wise landscape inspiration, native and drought-tolerant plant ideas

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Sustainable Gardening

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Ant Invasion! Why Ants Are Taking Over Gardens Across Utah & the Mountain West

Jun 16, 2026

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3 min read

Ant Invasion! Why Ants Are Taking Over Gardens Across Utah & the Mountain West

Ant invasion, June Tips and Checklist

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Sustainable Gardening

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May in the Garden: Invite the Good Bugs In

May 19, 2026

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2 min read

May in the Garden: Invite the Good Bugs In

Beneficial Insects, Spring Garden Specials

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Sustainable Gardening

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3 Ways to Help Fend Off Tomato Hornworms

May 12, 2026

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3 min read

3 Ways to Help Fend Off Tomato Hornworms

Tomato Hornworm, Garden Box Winner, Bloom Gardens Magazine, May Tips & Checklist

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Sustainable Gardening

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Win a Garden Box + Start Growing This Weekend!

May 5, 2026

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1 min read

Win a Garden Box + Start Growing This Weekend!

Mother’s Day, raised beds, and the easiest way to start your garden.

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Sustainable Gardening

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Perfect Mother's Day Gift

Apr 29, 2026

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3 min read

Perfect Mother's Day Gift

Raised Beds: The #1 Way to Beat Unpredictable Weather - Win a 3x6 Garden Bed

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Sustainable Gardening

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When to Plant? (Part 1 of 2)

Apr 21, 2026

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4 min read

When to Plant? (Part 1 of 2)

Unpredictable Climate & What It Means for Your Garden

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Sustainable Gardening

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Why Are My Tree & Shrub Leaves Turning Yellow?

Apr 14, 2026

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9 min read

Why Are My Tree & Shrub Leaves Turning Yellow?

Understanding Iron Chlorosis, Bloom Gardens Magazine, April Garden Tips and Checklist.

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Water Wise Gardening

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Why Mulch Matters More Than Ever in the Mountain West

Mar 31, 2026

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2 min read

Why Mulch Matters More Than Ever in the Mountain West

Conserve Water, Suppress Weeds, Improve Soil Health. Save on Landscape Supplies.

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Native Resilient Plants

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Bloom Gardens Magazine

Mar 19, 2026

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2 min read

Bloom Gardens Magazine

Bloom Gardens Magazine, Resilient Landscapes, Penstemania, Grow Native. Parage of Gardens Southern Utah Stories.

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman

Native Resilient Plants

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Understanding Your Site

Mar 3, 2026

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2 min read

Understanding Your Site

Your site is already doing the work, March tips and checklist

Ramona Borkman
Ramona Borkman