Garden inspiration and helpful tips from a Master Gardener for growing your own garden.
What to do in your Arizona garden in August: Prepare your Arizona garden in August for fall planting by removing spent summer-heat loving vegetables and adding fresh compost to the soil. August is a great time for a monsoon planting of several summer vegetables to take advantage of the rain and higher humidity of the […]
Wondering about Arizona gardening in July? All of these pictures come from my garden in Mesa, Arizona this month. Gardening in Arizona in July can be difficult; planting the right plants in the right location at the right time and watering them correctly is critical for success. Read my “Ultimate Guide for a Summer Garden […]
Learn how to grow I’itoi onions, one of the easiest vegetables to plant and grow. Today, this once little known and nearly extinct vegetable is enjoying a resurgence in popularity as home gardeners and commercial growers alike appreciate the ease of growing and delicious flavor of I’itoi onions. I’itoi onions (pronounced “EE-toy”) have a long […]
What grows in Arizona gardens in June? I’ll show you. All of these pictures come from my garden in Mesa, Arizona this month. We garden year-round in Arizona, but we can’t grow everything all year. Take a look at what’s growing, and let me know in the comments what’s growing in your garden. What Grows […]
Bookstores are full of garden books suited for other climates, but the 5 best Arizona gardening books share the wisdom of experienced gardeners in the low desert of Arizona. Although Arizona’s climate seems severe (it is at times), it is an outstanding climate for gardening. Learn more about summer gardening in Arizona in this post. Gardening […]
The challenge with gardening in Arizona comes when temperatures soar in the hot, dry months of the summer. It is possible to have a productive garden in the summer heat. Here are the essentials to know for summer gardening in Arizona. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more information. Plant […]