Hi, I’m Kenny
I garden in Spanish Fork, Utah, in zone 6b. My love of landscape design stretches back more than thirty years, where I gardened as a young lad under the tutelage of my loving, green-thumbed mother. I want to help people get the most out of their outdoor space so they can live fuller, more grounded, and deeply fulfilling lives.
Why I’m Building a Mountain West Garden Guide
In the Mountain West, we have an abundance of thorough and incredible research that explains just about everything you could ever want to know, and more, about soil, crops, weed suppression, irrigation, etc. Utah State University, Colorado State University and University of Idaho Extension publish incredible work. And, because it’s so thorough and precise, it can be pretty intimidating.
It took me many years to feel comfortable diving into their publications and pulling out what applied to my home garden.
So that’s what I want to do now. If you have a little space at home that you want to turn into something beautiful and enriching, I want to help translate the science into the everyday. If you’ve got a free Saturday and no time to parse through different reports on pest advisories or fertilizer deep dives, I’m here for you.
I hope that every resource you get from me leaves you feeling empowered and excited about your little bit of earth.
Gardening in the Mountain West Needs Mountain West Answers
National planting calendars already exist. They just aren’t much help when a May snow lands on your tulips or Utah full-sun burns your hydrangeas to a crisp.
Everything here is made for the Mountain West, zones 5 to 7, and the elevations that complicate them. When I can, I go further: for Provo’s east bench, or for the gardens down toward Utah Lake.
What you’ll find here
- The free Beat the Frost Cheat Sheet for finding your last frost date, and a newsletter with garden timing and local tips
- Garden resources like the Mountain West Planting Calendar and the Yard Rescue Walkthrough
- Garden Notes that answer the questions Mountain West gardeners face every day
What’s growing next
Down the road, I’d love to add seasonal community garden challenges, a few carefully chosen product recommendations, and garden design help for anyone who wants a hand planning a yard that looks good all year.
Get in touch
Email me at [email protected]. Even if you simply want to share pictures of your garden. I love to see them!