Garden inspiration and helpful tips from a Master Gardener for growing your own garden.
Arizona Garden in November “Welcome sweet November, the season of senses and my favorite month of all.” ― Gregory F. Lenz The Arizona garden in November is a beautiful place to be. The cooler temperatures of November bring a less frantic pace to the garden. Much of the fall planting was done in September and October, […]
Gardening Gift Ideas – Gifts for Gardeners This post was fun to write, I’m not gonna lie. Not that I don’t enjoy writing about celery, peas and broccoli . . . but I love sharing my choices for the 10 best gifts for gardeners. Most of these I own and love, but a few (dropping […]
Arizona Garden in October “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” — L.M. Montgomery Living in Arizona year-round means intense dry heat in June and July. This is followed by more heat, windstorms and monsoons in August and September. At the end of the summer you are ready for the cooler mornings and […]
Review of Gardener’s Supply Cedar Raised Beds In this post, I review Deep Root Cedar Raised Beds from Gardener’s Supply Company. These beds are simple to install, well made, and a great project to do as a family. Gardener’s Supply cedar raised beds are a welcome addition to my garden area. Disclaimer: This is my honest […]
Peas: Planting, Growing and Harvesting Peas Fresh peas straight from the garden are sweeter than anything you can buy at the store. Peas are easy to grow in your garden, and because they normally grow up, provide a high yield in a small growing area. Read more about peas – planting, growing and harvesting peas. […]
Best recipe for zucchini – Carla’s Calabacitas Too much zucchini on your hands? No such thing with this recipe. “Calabacitas” means “little zucchini” in Spanish. This dish is tasty and comes together quickly. Use it as a side dish, a taco filling, or add chicken or pork to make it a meal. I first had […]