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

Chris transformed his yard into a living desert ecosystem, layering fruit trees, vines, berries, and soil-building plants into a thriving food forest.

Cril & Mark replaced lawn and roses with stone paths, mosaics, desert plantings, and a greenhouse built from reclaimed pallets.

Edna built a parterre-style dream garden of home-built beds, propagated plants, and a joyful blend of order and color.

Joey and Zach tend a lush desert oasis anchored by a self-cleaning pond, where sustainable practices, edible gardens, and creative reuse shape a thriving ecosystem.

Jerald grew over 50 fruit trees, and sowed veg and flower seeds, turning his yard into a thriving food garden nearly year-round.

Kerry brought her Stone Cliffs oasis to life with bold cacti, colorful blooms, sculptures, and a serene, water-wise waterfall.

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.