I notice the new growth on spruce trees in Idaho Falls is just starting to emerge from the brown caps at the tips of the branches. That reminds me that now is the best time

Several years ago I had the opportunity to travel to France with my daughter. It was a wonderful trip with many highlights including our visit to the beaches of Normandy on the anniversary of D-Day.

Yes, it’s that time of year again when we face the return of the Western Tent Caterpillars. As soon as their eggs hatch in April or May, the caterpillars begin eating leaves and create “tents” –

Espalier Apple Tree A number of years ago I had the opportunity to travel to France with my daughter. One of the things that struck me about gardening in France (besides the huge

When is it safe to plant my tender flowers and vegetables? That is a question we hear often at the garden center this time of year. It depends on where you live, of course, as

Strawberry Hill If you love roses, but don’t necessarily love to pamper them, a garden of David Austin roses is hard to beat. Known for their sheer exuberance of flower and wonderful fragrance, they also

We all remember last winter for being one of the mildest on record for east Idaho, right? Well, not exactly. It has been extremely mild from February on, but if you can remember back a bit further

Roses are probably the most popular flower in the world. Who doesn’t love to have a vase of roses on the dining room table? But if you’re tired of the expensive cut roses from the