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Keep reading for garden inspiration, a March garden checklist, and a list of which vegetables, herbs and flowers to plant in your low desert Arizona garden in March.

Arizona garden in February inspiration, a February garden checklist, and a list of which vegetables, herbs and flowers to plant this month.

January is often the coldest time of the year in the low desert Arizona garden. Although it’s colder, it doesn’t mean you should stay inside this month. There are important garden tasks that need to be done this month, such as pruning roses and fruit trees (see a list of garden tasks for January below). Harvests from fall plantings are continuing throughout the month even as you make plans for your spring and summer garden. 

I spend a little less time in the garden in December and more time with those I love inside our home. Thoughtful decorations add meaning to the holiday season. Decorations need not …

Low Desert Arizona Garden in December What grows in low desert Arizona gardens in December? I’ll show you. All of these pictures come from my garden in Mesa, Arizona.  We …

Low Desert Arizona Garden in November “Welcome sweet November, the season of senses and my favorite month of all.”  ― Gregory F. Lenz   The Arizona garden in November is a beautiful …

This post was fun to write, I’m not gonna lie. Not that I don’t enjoy writing about celery, peas and broccoli . . . but I love sharing my choices …

Low Desert Arizona Garden in October What grows in low desert Arizona gardens in October? I’ll show you. All of these pictures come from my garden in Mesa, Arizona.  “I’m …

Low Desert Arizona garden in September What grows in low desert Arizona gardens in September? I’ll show you. All of these pictures come from my garden in Mesa, Arizona.  September! …

Inspiring Gardener: Nicole Burke of Rooted Garden I first connected with Nicole Burke on Instagram. Her positive energy is contagious. She is passionate about gardening and helping others learn to …