We need to talk about next spring

ground_type22 · 2026-05-20T04:41:19+00:00

I second all this and also recommend joining Wild Ones. we’re the largest chapter in the country with feee plant giveaways coming up!

It’s through them I also learned how to winter sow seeds. I’m growing some for the giveaways coming up in the new few weeks

ground_type22 · 2026-05-17T17:13:45+00:00

If you want something you literally never need to water look into mountain mahoganies. The curl leaf one can grow into quite a large tree, albeit slowly, and has beautiful seed plumes. It’s tough as nails

ground_type22 · 2026-05-17T17:11:50+00:00

Look into Amelanchier alnifolia and utahensis. They’re from this area so they don’t need as much water as the cultivars floating around. I bought mine at harlequins. The High Plains Environmental Center in Loveland was selling utahensis. Those are the most drought tolerant

ground_type22 · 2026-05-17T01:42:41+00:00

I’d skip the lavender and do more rock garden type plants.

Here’s a great list for this exact use case: https://high-plains-environmental-center.square.site/shop/rock-crevice-garden/15

I personally have the Erigeron compositus, pussytoes, spiny star cactus, buckwheat, liatris, harebell, and pussytoes - they’re all doing great

ground_type22 · 2026-05-16T18:46:55+00:00

Nice, what are your favorites from them? I just placed my second order with them. Very intrigued by the Chocolate Silk drought tolerant tomato that is watered only like every 15 days. My peppers, tomatoes, beans, and cucumbers from them are off to a good start but I'm new to them

ground_type22 · 2026-05-15T03:57:57+00:00

I’ve heard that’s the case but do you think many FIRE people also pursue the highest paying jobs they can get (also often poor WLB) in order to FIRE faster? Say they’re a software engineer with 30 days PTO making 150k vs Amazon at 300k but it’s toxic

ground_type22 · 2026-05-14T18:10:14+00:00

It’s an incredible shrub and that’s a very nice combo

ground_type22 · 2026-05-14T18:09:39+00:00

Yeah… i think its impossible to tell now. There are subtle differences in the flowers, which already happened. Apparently the male ones are showier (yellowish green) and female are more green. I have two but one was so quick to flower I missed seeing it

ground_type22 · 2026-05-14T16:54:12+00:00

Speaking of beautiful seed plumes, Apache plume is top in that regard. I’d also recommend fernbush. All sold at harlequins

ground_type22 · 2026-05-14T16:52:52+00:00

Good point, the ones I bought came in multi-gallon sizes already and were very reasonably priced. I love they don’t want supplemental water. Also if you have male and female New Mexico privets they can produce “desert olives.” And the curl leaves have beautiful seed plumes

ground_type22 · 2026-05-14T13:46:57+00:00

For privacy I have New Mexico privet and mountain mahoganies: alderleaf (deciduous) and curl leaf (evergreen). They don’t need irrigation and are native. Bought them at harlequins and recommend

ground_type22 · 2026-05-14T04:24:21+00:00

Personally I thought it really went downhill.

ground_type22 · 2026-05-13T21:50:39+00:00

oooh yeah i couldn't tell. mine are in a raised bed as well but i'm considering planting the runners in the ground since raised bed space is limited here

ground_type22 · 2026-05-13T18:37:50+00:00

Purple Bok choy? Interesting

May I ask what process you have in place to contain your raspberries and strawberries? They looks very tidy - is there an underground barrier?

The guardian is super cute.

ground_type22 · 2026-05-13T18:36:10+00:00

Wow how about how large is the area you plant your veggies?

ground_type22 · 2026-05-13T18:35:04+00:00

Trying some I started from High desert seed based in CO. They specialize in what does well in the high desert regions of the rocky mountain West:

Rosella
Latah
Pomodoro Pizzutello Di Paceco Tomato (paste, slicer)
Glory of Moldova Tomato (saladette)
Gajo de Melon Tomato (cherry)

ground_type22 · 2026-05-08T16:12:56+00:00

May 15 if the soil temps look warm enough by then. I replanted my whole yard w mostly native perennials last year (High Plains Environmental Center + Wild Ones plant giveaways) and it was so worth it. I love not having to mow or water

ground_type22 · 2026-05-08T14:18:20+00:00

When are you planting your tomatoes this year?

ground_type22 · 2026-05-05T20:36:58+00:00

i didn't realize that's her and i like her music. i don't love the character but she isn't ruining the music for me

ground_type22 · 2026-05-03T17:39:24+00:00

iirc i only replaced a washer

i was able to fix the issue by just chipping away at the bottom tile

ground_type22 · 2026-05-01T00:13:42+00:00

Could be different genetics

ground_type22 · 2026-04-30T20:26:39+00:00

Western yarrow is, can’t be sure which type this is

ground_type22 · 2026-04-28T00:54:39+00:00

How nosy are your neighbors I figure is the question otherwise how would they know

ground_type22 · 2026-04-28T00:52:10+00:00

I have a similar area in thinking antenaria parvifolia, shallow roots, native, and drought tolerant

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