Arizona Garden in April The sunny warm days and cool nights of April are just about perfect for the garden and the gardener. However, this is not the time to procrastinate – warmer temperatures are coming and it’s important to prepare the Arizona garden in April for the hot summer ahead. “Sweet April showers do […] Read more…
10 Flowers that love hot summers – and how to grow them Wondering which annual flowers can take the heat during an Arizona summer? Keep reading for 10 flowers that love hot weather – and how to grow them. The key is knowing what and when to plant. The climate in the low desert of […] Read more…
Arizona Garden in March What grows in Arizona gardens in March? I’ll show you. All of these pictures come from my garden in Mesa, Arizona. We garden year-round in Arizona, but we can’t grow everything all year. Take a look at what’s growing this month, and let me know in the comments what’s growing in […] Read more…
The taste of homegrown tomatoes is the reason many people begin a garden. In the United States, it is said that more gardeners grow tomatoes than any other vegetable. Entire books have been written about growing tomatoes, but these 10 tips will fast-track you to tomato-growing success. Wondering about how to grow tomatoes in Arizona, […] Read more…
Arizona Garden in February What grows in Arizona gardens in February? I’ll show you. All of these pictures come from my garden in Mesa, Arizona. We garden year-round in Arizona, but we can’t grow everything all year. Take a look at what’s growing this month, and let me know in the comments what’s growing in […] Read more…
The orange is one of the most popular fruits in the world. Learn more about types of citrus trees including oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and more. Some are sweet, some are sour, and others add a unique flavor not found anywhere else. One of the three original Washington navel oranges planted in 1873 is still producing […] Read more…