Garden inspiration and helpful tips from a Master Gardener for growing your own garden.
Arizona Garden in October “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” — L.M. Montgomery Living in Arizona year-round means intense dry heat in June and July. This is followed by more heat, windstorms and monsoons in August and September. At the end of the summer you are ready for the cooler mornings and […]
Arizona garden in September September! We’ve almost made it through the long hot summer. The good news — lots to plant this month in the garden. The bad news — the days are still hot. Even so, the mornings and evenings are beginning to cool off, reminding us why we love to live in Arizona! […]
“I go to nature every day for inspiration in the day’s work.” – Frank Lloyd Wright This quote resonates with me. I have always been drawn to nature and the outdoors, and I love that my job as a gardener lets me work in nature a good part of the time. Pursuing a career in […]
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 vegetables that are past their prime. If monsoon conditions exist, consider a “monsoon planting”. August is a great time for a monsoon planting of several summer vegetables to take advantage of […]
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 […]
What’s Growing in Sherman Library and Gardens Sherman Library and Gardens, near Newport Beach, California, boasts a collection with more than 1500 plants ranging from exotic vegetation from tropical climates, to rare cacti and succulents from desert regions. There is something for everyone in this gem of a garden, right off Pacific Coast Highway in […]