Stories, insights, and updates from the voices of Southwest Utah.

Sumner & Carol shaped a Kayenta retreat where desert plantings blend with red rock views and heirloom sculptures.

Wendy & Tom created a desert garden that mirrors their home’s architecture, with bold stone, resilient plantings, and one perfectly placed Palo Verde.

Twila restyled a downtown pioneer home into Blooming Heart Village, where winding paths, shady nooks, and gathering spaces welcome both guests and neighbors.

Melissa & Ryan transformed their lawn into a DIY desert haven—saving half their water use while hand-building patios, planters, and striking cactus groupings.

Wendy and Herb built a working eco-system where people gather to rest, play, harvest, and cook—often around their large Hawaiian barbecue.