On Friday, April 25, 2025 we installed tree rings to protect the memorial trees in Sugar House Park from damage by lawn mowers and trimmers. Pictured here are UAGC Vice-President Leslie Moss and former UAGC President Geoff Ellis.
Everything went very smoothly for the 2025 UAGC Spring Convention held at the Sugar House Garden Center on 4.12.25. We had 6 of our UAGC clubs represented, including one of our newest clubs: Cache Garden Club. Thank you to all my helpers. Brenda Moore, NGC President, presented her “50 Shades of Green”, a message of […]
In many climates, tulips are strictly a “one-and-done” flower; they will bloom the first spring but won’t come back again after that. In Utah, some (but not all) tulips have the potential to survive for many years, or “perennialize.” Golden Apeldoorn is one of them. If you give it moist but well-drained soil, sun or […]
Arbor Day is Friday, April 25. At 10:00 AM that day we will gather to install tree rings and markers for our memorial trees behind the Garden Center in Sugar House Park. Pictured here is the flowering cherry tree planted in memory of Joy Hashimoto.
Native to Argentina and Uruguay, Ipheion uniflorum is possibly the least well-known of all the springtime flowering bulbs, but it is easy to grow along the Wasatch front and can add a cheerful splash of color to your flower border or alpine garden. It is only a few inches tall and does not seem to […]
Chionodoxa, or glory-of-the-snow, is not as well-known as some other spring bulbs, but it is just as beautiful. Growing only 4 inches tall, it blooms about the same time as the daffodils. The flowers are typically bright blue, but there is also a pink variety. Like all spring bulbs, it should be planted in the […]
Please join us “Moving Forward”! Our Spring Convention will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM in the Sugar House Garden Center (1602 E. 2100 S., Salt Lake City). Brunch will be served, and an opportunity drawing will be held. “50 Shades of Green,” a short video by National Garden […]
Carrie Thomas, Holladay, UT
Calypso King, Havre, MT
Phoebe Sorenson, Holladay, UT