For its next meeting on Wednesday, June 1, the Alternative Garden Club will be gathering at Carl Gorder’s historic house and farm in Salt Lake City (contact altgardenclub@gmail.com for the location). This beautiful Craftsman style home, complete with all its original woodwork and historic furnishings, is located on a small farm tucked away behind a […]
The Spring City historic homes tour will be this Saturday, May 28. Anyone is welcome to participate. This is a great opportunity to see some of the pioneer homes and gardens that have been lovingly restored in this well-preserved 19th-Century Mormon village. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Lunch will be […]
On Saturday, May 14, we will be doing a little renovation to the grounds outside the Sugar House Garden Center. Some plants will need to be removed in order to simplify the landscape and allow for more efficient watering and easier maintenance. Come join us between 9 AM and noon, and take home any […]
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE UTAH DAHLIA SOCIETY TUBER SALE!SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH9:00 am until 1:00 pmSugarhouse Garden Center1602 East 2100 South
Myrtle spurge, also known as burro tail or donkey tail, is a drought-tolerant plant that used to be promoted as an ornamental. While the yellowish flower bracts, which appear in spring, can be attractive, myrtle spurge is not a desirable plant in Utah. It has turned out to be highly invasive, spreading through the foothills […]