2026 May Edition Tall and (Small) Tales from the Great Basin of Northeast Nevada "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." Lao Tzu Well, if you are reading this, you have made it to May! It could be argued that May is the best month of spring, but if Mother Nature reminded you who was boss in April, she is good at doing that in May as well, so remain cautious about planting cold-sensitive plants until all chance of frost is at least less likely! That said, what a fun month May...

2026 April Edition Tall and (Small) Tales from the Great Basin of Northeast Nevada The ball really starts rolling in April, cautiously some plants can be planted, others may start to come up as the warmer days start to overtake the colder days. Don't get too ambitious because a fool and their plants may soon be parted!! This Pro Tip still stands: Don't be fooled—it has been known to freeze and snow in April, so have your plant covers ready and keep an eye on the forecast! News from the...

2026 March Edition Tall and (Small) Tales from the Great Basin of Northeast Nevada The weather in March is what is maddening — one day so nice you feel you have to plant, and then Mother Nature comes in and reminds us who is boss. Long story short, don't plant your tomatoes yet, no matter how tempted you may be. The good news is the Ides of March or St. Patrick's Day are said to be good times to plant potatoes here in the Great Basin. Carrots, spinach, and onions are also a go, if you...