Mountain West - Fine Gardening

  • Bell’s twinpod
    How-To

    Endangered Plants in the Mountain West

    Some plants seem to be ubiquitous, thriving between sidewalk cracks and in open fields alike. Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) come to mind as possibly the best example in our region. At…

  • bright red tubular penstemon flowers
    Design

    Penstemons That Last: Long-Lived Species for a Reliable Garden Show

    Penstemons are among the most beloved and widely known Western wildflowers. With around 280 species of the plants recognized, most mesic and dry landscapes across the West are home to…

  • bright chartreuse foliage plants in the garden
    Design

    Susan’s Spring Garden at 5,500 Feet

    Happy Friday, GPODers! It seems that a lot of you are having a banner spring this year. From flushes of fabulous flowers to big and bright new foliage growth, and…

  • native perennials
    Design

    Great Native Perennials for Your Region

    In every corner of the United States, native perennials offer an unparalleled blend of beauty, resilience, and ecological harmony. In "Great Native Perennials for Your Region," we’ve partnered with regional…

  • flower garden with lots of bold colored flowers
    Design

    The Birth of Bonnie’s Flower Garden, Part 1

    Hi GPODers! Last week we shared a wonderful section of Bonnie Phipps Moninger's garden in Boulder, Colorado (Zone 4/5)—if you missed that post, be sure to check it out here:…

  • circular path in garden leading to three large rocks
    Design

    The North Side of Bonnie’s Colorful Colorado Garden

    Happy Monday GPODers! You can learn a lot about a garden from one submission to Garden Photo of the Day, but I think the full picture really comes into view…

  • Design

    True Blue Flowers Native to the Mountain West

    Aside from the wide-open sky, true blue is a rare color in continental landscapes. The few places it does occur typically signal lakes and rivers, crucial sources of water (and…

  • garden bed with white hydrangea and red hibiscus flowers
    Design

    Two Gorgeous Gardens in Boise

    Happy Monday GPODers! Who doesn't love a little buy one, get one? Today we're being treated to not one, but two gorgeous gardens created by Mandi White, crew lead of Farwest…

  • Article

    Plants Providing Winter Forage for Seed-Eating Birds

    Of all the time I spend in my gardens, the moments I find most memorable and meaningful are when the garden is enjoyed by others. Though typically brief, the moments—like…

  • spring and summer gardens from GPOD
    Design

    Giving Thanks to the GPOD Community

    Happy Thanksgiving GPODers (and happy belated Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian readers)! I've been a part of building and preparing Garden Photo of the Day to send to all…