In Memoriam: Lynn Hess

We are sad to report the death of Lynn Hess.  Many of you knew him through his involvement in the Utah Associated Garden Clubs.  Among other activities, he spent many, many hours each year serving as the coordinator of the Floriculture Show at the Utah State Fair.  His obituary follows:   Horsley Funeral Homes (Malad, […]

Purge Your Spurge!

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 […]