A detailed planting calendar from the High Desert provides a continuous harvest and is also useful for much of Zones 6, 7 and 8 and the Arid West.

Jan 18, 2012 - Evelyn Gaspar

Rarely would the children of homesteaders get to say, "Rain, rain, go away. Little Johnny wants to play." Arid conditions "came with the territory."

Jul 4, 2011 - Dana Wier

Semi-arid landscapes in the American West have sometimes been referred to as botanical deserts. This is not so, particularly in the springtime.

Jan 31, 2012 - Helen McGranahan

Succulents are water retaining plants which can survive in hot and arid conditions; most common succulents are cacti but succulent species include other plants too.

May 8, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto

Tiny variations in precipitation, sometimes less than an inch, can change the definition of an area from desert to arid.

Nov 17, 2007 - Robert Dailey

The third zone in a desert garden is the "arid" zone, one that requires little or no supplemental water after they are established. Read about the "arid" zone, and the pl

Apr 5, 2006 - Robert Dailey

Plant climate zones, or hardiness zones, were established by botanists and horticulturists as a guide to understanding the regional survival of plants.

Jul 19, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto

The Mediterranean provides an ideal climate for many species of plants; many trees and flowers around the world grow in a 'perfect' Mediterranean climate of sun and rain.

May 4, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto

Winter is fast approaching. Which tropical plants are best to overwinter and which ones should you save seeds from to start each spring?

Nov 9, 2007 - Sheri Ann Richerson

A frequent frustration of gardeners in cold northern zone climates is hearing about perennial plants that their Southern neighbors enjoy. What plants will survive zone 3?

Jun 29, 2007 - Angela England

Afghanistan, with five ecological life zones, is home to a variety of plants and animals, including nut and fruit trees, monkeys, snakes, and many birds.

Sep 1, 2010 - Paula I. Nielson

Gardeners in cold-climate areas that freeze hard during the winter may need to take extra steps to protect their plants from the ravages of cold, sun and frozen ground.

Nov 28, 2009 - Chaz Iannazzo

How good is your knowledge of climate and vegetation connections? Test yourself.

Aug 3, 2011 - James Gibson

Climate change skeptics declare that plants need carbon dioxide, and it's perfectly true, but they don't need too much. Enough is enough.

Oct 19, 2011 - Sally Anne Lewis

What is the best season for traveling to Utah and Salt Lake City on vacation, for the winter skiing, to see the Great Salt Lake Desert or visit national parks like Arches

Aug 30, 2007 - Donna Dailey

Ecosystems exist in large part due to the climate that occurs in a particular place on the planet. As the climate changes, how could ecosystems move and change?

Feb 14, 2009 - Tricia Edgar

Choice of broadleaf evergreens for northern garden landscapes is limited since they lack winter survival adaptations. Description and images are included.

Jan 19, 2008 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Climates determine growing seasons, so it's important to know and understand the climate of your specific area when planting vegetables.

Apr 18, 2007 - Robert Dailey

Planting vegetables in desert areas needs to be timed with climate, date of last frosts, and other factors.

Apr 30, 2007 - Robert Dailey