Summer Gardening

Monsoon planting has existed for centuries; learn how, when, and what to plant during monsoon gardening in Arizona.

Gomphrena is easy to grow, has long-lasting blooms, and thrives in hot summers. Learn how to grow globe amaranth with these five tips. 

Learning how to keep chickens cool during hot summers (especially in Arizona) is an essential part of caring for chickens.

Adding shade cloth to a hot summer garden is easier than you think. This is how we added shade cloth to our Arizona garden this year.

What you do before the heat comes affects how your garden withstands the heat. Here are ten ways to prepare your hot-climate summer garden.

The best way to water raised-bed gardens provides consistent and even watering, is easy to use and maintain & is simple to install.

Mulch is your secret weapon in the garden. I talk about the need for mulching your garden in just about every blog post; mulching is that important. This post cover …

If you garden in climates where the summer sun is intense, it’s best to provide afternoon shade for many vegetables in the garden. Adding shade to your garden is like …

Here are 10 ways to help your garden survive summer. Grab a cool drink, and read them under the shade of your favorite tree before it gets too hot.

Here are my top choices for vegetables that love hot summers and provide harvests throughout the summer and fall in hot weather areas.