Take a Walk on the Dry Side Plants

Dry, hot times aren’t going away. Drought-design expert, author, and landscape consultant Mary Irish creates a mixed border that withstands low rainfall. Host: John Hart Asher.

[@jeff6899]

So very sad to hear of Mary's recent passing here in August, 2021, I believe. She was only 72. I am a longtime gardener transplant from Chicago who has now lived in Metro Phx for 40 yrs. I have at least 5 of Mary's books. They were integral to my plant selection & when you read them, including the more journey-like "A Place of Our Own, " you felt you were right alongside her & could relate. Nothing fancy to Mary's gardening. Just a love of the land & concept design, largely w/ the beautiful natives of the Southwest. And a wealth of knowledge. She was also an integral part of the Desert Botanical Gardens here b4 she moved from S. Scottsdale here to Texas. Condolences & Blessings to her entire family

[@dyanalayng5507]

Love the Before & After photos. Beautiful result, but it's so encouraging to see the starting point too. Love the textures.

[@y0nd3r]

This Oklahoman is so glad you guys put this stuff online.

[@CentralTexasGardener]

So honored to have you on the CTG team!

[@katiecannon8186]

Absolutely gorgeous !!!! I’ll be coming back to this for design inspiration for my mostly Florida native garden.

[@RVBadlands2015]

Love her yard. I am going to purchase some of her books. I found some at the library.

[@atruenut]

So informative!!! Thank you Mary!

[@holly1391]

Loved this episode, super informative and great ideas!🌸💫Very sorry to hear this lovely lady has passed on🙏🏼💫

[@yourstruly_diane]

Can you post a list of the different flowers that were listed out?

[@NoOneHere2Day]

No.

[@CentralTexasGardener]

It's in the video but I'll see if I can get a list of all the plants.

[@CentralTexasGardener]

Here you go! www.centraltexasgardener.org/resource/mary-and-gary-irish-drought-design-border/

[@bizzybits1918]

@@CentralTexasGardener wow this is great.