July 17, 2026
If you're looking for a tree that offers rich purple foliage, fragrant spring flowers, and exceptional hardiness, the Canada Red Chokecherry is an excellent choice. This versatile ornamental tree provides season-long beauty while thriving in challenging climates, making it a favorite for high desert landscapes.

If you're looking for a tree that delivers eye-catching color from spring through fall, the Royal Raindrops® Crabapple is an exceptional choice. With its vibrant magenta spring blooms, unique purple foliage, and brilliant fall color, this ornamental tree offers season-long interest while remaining hardy enough to thrive in the high desert.

If you're looking for a fast-growing shade tree that combines brilliant fall color, strong branch structure, and excellent adaptability, the Celebration® Maple is an outstanding choice.

The American Robin is one of the most recognizable and beloved birds in Northern Nevada. With its warm reddish-orange breast, charcoal-gray back, bright white eye ring, and cheerful personality, the robin is often considered a symbol of spring.

Walk through any houseplant collection and chances are your eyes will be drawn to the plants splashed with creamy whites, soft yellows, silvery streaks, pink blushes, or marbled patterns. These striking markings are known as variegation, and they transform ordinary leaves into living works of art.

Marigolds are among the most dependable annual flowers for high desert gardens. Their bright yellow, gold, orange, and sometimes red blooms provide months of color while thriving in the sunny, dry conditions common throughout Northern Nevada and other high desert regions.

There is something almost magical about a Japanese maple. Their delicate leaves, graceful branching, and glowing fall color make them one of the most beautiful ornamental trees you can plant.
