Spring time is a great time to plan gardens, ponds

As the weather starts getting warmer some residents may begin thinking about what needs to be done with their garden or yards.

“High desert gardening can be a challenge and wanting a pond or water feature can be complicated,” Lyneen Murphy, Green River Pond and Garden Tour director, said.

This year, the community will come together on Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.to celebrate a unique free event, which has drawn upwards of 300 people in the past.

The tour is a one day event where gardeners from Green River and Rock Springs open their gardens and ponds to the public.

“It’s a self-guided tour wh...