Western Mountains and High Plains November 5, 2009 By John Cretti, Denver, CO region description | previous reports In My Garden This Thanksgiving cactus is ahead of the holiday and blooming for Halloween instead. Holiday Cacti are Easy to Grow I'm not much of a houseplant person, but I do like to grow a few in my home. A busy schedule keeps me from fussing about special care and temperature regimes, so I choose houseplants that can survive on neglect. Recently, I was especially pleased when... more Resources Books Desert Landscaping: Plants in a Water-Scarce Environment Desert Landscaping: Plants in a Water-Scarce Environment , by the Arizona Water Resources... Clever Gardening Technique Shop the Thrift Stores With the current status of the economy, shopping the thrift stores can be practical for the... more    Regional Reminders Be Careful Removing Snow on Evergreens Wash Away Wandering Tourist Bugs Drown Fungus Gnats Check Deciduous Shrubs for Scale Plant Long-Lived Tulips more  Back to Regional Reports Home   report index | in my garden | reminders | resources Search: