Master Gardener sharing garden inspiration and helpful tips for growing your own garden.
Looking for the best vegetables for container gardening? You’ve come to the right place. Container gardening is a simple way to begin gardening, add more space to an existing garden, or make a garden portable. Through the years I’ve grown many crops in containers, and these are my top picks for the 20 best vegetables […] Read more…
Would you like to start a garden? Container gardening is a simple and inexpensive way to get started. One of the best things about growing in containers is that you can garden anywhere. Add a container to your deck, front porch, balcony, or yard and you are ready to go. Start small; a container or […] Read more…
This is my 4th year doing a gift guide, and I have to say this guide is my favorite one so far. These kitchen gifts for gardeners are the ones that make life easier, food tastier, and harvests last longer. Hope you like them as much as I do. The goal with most of the vegetables, herbs, […] Read more…
Although most vegetables, herbs, and flowers do best with abundant sunshine, it is possible to grow them in less than full sun. Learn how to maximize the sunlight and anticipate the challenges that come with gardening in less sunlight. This post about gardening in the shade also includes a helpful list and reference guide of […] Read more…
If you are looking for vines that grow well in Arizona, you’ve come to the right place. Many types of vines are easy to grow and thrive year round in the low desert of Arizona. Vines add vertical dimension and beauty to our garden and landscapes, but knowing which one to plant and where to […] Read more…
Broccoli is a cool-weather, frost-hardy member of the brassica family grown for its edible flower buds and stalks. Although broccoli is packed with vitamins and minerals (vitamin A, potassium, folic acid, iron, & calcium to name a few), my family loves the taste and enjoys eating broccoli all season long. Learning how to grow broccoli […] Read more…
Sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas) is the “spiller” plant of a hot-climate gardener’s dreams. This ornamental vine is a fast-grower that loves the heat, thrives in full sun, propagates easily, and requires minimal care. Best of all, sweet potato vine comes in a range of colors and a variety of forms. Learn how to grow […] Read more…
One of the most enduring garden annuals is sweet alyssum. This old-fashioned favorite is gaining new popularity as gardeners realize the benefits of this important companion plant. Learn how to grow alyssum with these 5 tips, and add beauty and attract pollinators and beneficial insects to your garden. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. See […] Read more…
I first saw four o’clocks on a list of flowers that bloom through Arizona summers. I didn’t know how to grow four o’clocks but thought – hey, if they can bloom through the summer here in the low desert, I need to give them a try. The list was right! I planted four o’clock seeds […] Read more…
10 Cool-Season Flowers That Love Mild Winters Although summers are hot in the low desert, our winters are mild. Several beautiful flowers grow well during the mild winter and bloom through early spring. In this post, I share my 10 favorite cool-season flowers that love mild winters. Keep reading to the end for my honorable-mention choices […] Read more…