Garden inspiration and helpful tips from a Master Gardener for growing your own garden.
Arizona garden in September September! We’ve almost made it through the long hot summer. The good news — lots to plant this month in the garden. The bad news — the days are still hot. Even so, the mornings and evenings are beginning to cool off, reminding us why we love to live in Arizona! […]
At first glance, an artichoke is an intimidating vegetable to grow and eat, but once you peel away the bracts and reveal the heart of the artichoke, it is delicious to eat and simple to grow. The artichoke that we love to eat, is actually the edible flower bud of a native Mediterranean thistle-like plant. […]
Guest post by Ayshica Andrews How to grow garlic in Arizona The summer months are challenging for desert gardeners – the ridiculously hot days seem to go on forever, and we get antsy in anticipation of Fall and planning our Fall gardens. This, however, is the perfect time to research new things you want to grow […]
“I go to nature every day for inspiration in the day’s work.” – Frank Lloyd Wright This quote resonates with me. I have always been drawn to nature and the outdoors, and I love that my job as a gardener lets me work in nature a good part of the time. Pursuing a career in […]
Thinking about starting a fall garden? The harvests don’t have to end because the summer does. Take advantage of an additional growing season and start a fall garden! Fill the harvest basket with spinach, carrots, kale, broccoli and more. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more information. 5 Tips for Starting a Fall […]
Planting in containers is a simple way to add beauty and additional growing areas in your yard. Unfortunately, watering plants in containers isn’t always simple. I have tried many different methods for watering outdoor potted plants through the years. I’ve found the best way to water outdoor potted plants is by using ollas. The best […]