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A Thoughtful Approach to Sustainable Gardening

Bloom Gardens is an independent publication focused on sustainable, water-wise gardening for resilient landscapes.

We share practical guidance on native plants, water-wise systems, and pesticide-free gardening — with a focus on the Mountain West and relevance anywhere gardens face heat, drought, or changing conditions.

Bloom Gardens was created around a simple idea: gardens succeed when design, plants, and systems align with local conditions — not when we fight them.

Instead of quick fixes or chemical solutions, we focus on long-term approaches that conserve water, support pollinators, and build healthy soil over time.

Ramona Borkman, Editor, Bloom Gardens

Bloom Gardens is edited and curated by Ramona Borkman, a longtime advocate for sustainable gardening and regionally appropriate landscape design.

The publication draws on professional voices in horticulture, design, and sustainability, alongside practical, experience-based guidance. If you’re new here, the best place to start is the weekly newsletter.