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Hi, I’m Angela Judd.
Since becoming a Master Gardener in 2015, I’ve been on a mission to help others succeed in desert gardening. Through this website, my YouTube channel, Instagram, and monthly “Growing in the Garden Academy” classes, I share the tips, techniques, and inspiration you need to overcome challenging climates. I also wrote “How to Grow Your Own Food” and created detailed planting guides for low desert gardening to help you garden successfully in the low desert.
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I’m Angela. I’ve been helping people grow thriving gardens in desert climates since 2015.
Let’s turn your tough conditions into gardening successes.
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About Angela
My Family
My husband and I live in Mesa, Arizona. We have 5 children.
We have one son at home, and our daughter and 3 oldest boys are off doing good things.
In the past few years, we’ve added 3 spouses to our family. I love being a mother and a new grandma!
Planting Seeds
My love of gardening was kindled at a young age when visting my grandparents’ large garden in Indiana. I have fond memories of spending time in their garden and eating freshly-harvested corn, lima beans, and raspberries.
Starting a Garden
We moved to Mesa, Arizona in 2008 and I finally had a space to begin gardening.
Learning from skilled gardeners in classes, and working alongside experienced gardeners in the demonstration garden was invaluable during my Master Gardener certification in 2015.
I began sharing gardening pictures on Instagram and writing articles for the Master Gardener newsletter sent out monthly to local Master Gardeners.
Teaching Others
In late 2017, I started this blog to share insights specific to Arizona’s unique desert climate.
In 2020, I redoubled my efforts at videos and began posting longer, more detailed videos on YouTube.
In 2021, my book “How to Grow Your Own Food: An Illustrated Beginner’s Guide to Container Gardening“, was released and “Growing in the Garden Academy” began.
Recent Recognition & Awards
I’m honored that Growing in the Garden keeps catching the eye of gardeners and editors. Here are a few recent highlights:
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Silver Laurel Media Award 2024 – a national honor that celebrates outstanding talent and professionalism in garden communications.
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Top 100 Gardening Blogs 2025 – ranked #43 worldwide (FeedSpot).
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Top 10 Herbal Gardening Blogs 2025 – ranked #3 (FeedSpot).
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15 Best Arizona Gardening Blogs & Websites 2025 – ranked #1 (FeedSpot).
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Top Arizona Blogs 2025 – ranked #18 overall (FeedSpot).
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Top 100 Gardening Influencers on Instagram 2025 – ranked #11 for @growing.in.the.garden (FeedSpot).
My mission is to empower others to garden successfully, even in tough growing conditions.