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Pioneers Of Purposeful Planting

Heroes Of Horticulture

Generations of plant explorers and seed collectors have spent their lives in remote regions of the world to bring back rare plant treasures. High Country Gardens shares stories of a few who have profoundly impacted the West.

2024 Plant Of The Year Perfect Pink Santa Fe Phlox

Sustainability Begins In Your Backyard

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Beautiful Waterwise Transformations

Curb appeal guaranteed to make neighbors sit up and take notice. Your yard can use less water, support wildlife and inspire others. Go from boring to beautiful with ideas from these happy High Country Garden customers.

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A Vision For Sustainability

To co-exist with the land and wildlife, we needed to adapt our gardening practices, and to see plants for not only their beauty, but also their ability to preserve the environment. Read more about our founder and our mission.

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Guides to Sustainable Gardening

Wildflower Seed Instruction

Pollinator Garden Advice

Let your enthusiasm for gardening be a benefit to the planet and to pollinators. Make your yard a destination and a sanctuary for songbirds, hummingbirds, and insect pollinators.

Safe Seed Pledge

A Legend’s Obsession

High Country Gardens founder, David Salman, was “obsessed” with growing plants of the genus Agastache. Find out why he calls them “the superstars” of a garden.

Wildflowers of the Northeast

Fall is for Planting

In the Southwestern US, where winters are mild and summers are extremely hot, fall is the best time to plant. Get tips on how to establish strong roots for spring blooms.

Wildflower FAQ

Waterwise Gardening Tips

Xeriscaping doesn’t mean “zeroscaping”. A colorful, waterwise, yard can be as easy as 1-2-3. Follow our tips for planning xeriscaping zones that do more with less water.