Garden inspiration and helpful tips from a Master Gardener for growing your own garden.
Growing radishes is the closest you can come to “instant gratification” in gardening. Radishes sprout easily, grow quickly, and are a perfect first seed to grow for new or young gardeners. Although they are easy to grow, there are a few things to keep in mind in order to grow radishes well. These 10 tips […]
Peas: Planting, Growing and Harvesting Peas Fresh peas straight from the garden are sweeter than anything you can buy at the store. Peas are easy to grow in your garden, and because they normally grow up, provide a high yield in a small growing area. Read more about peas – planting, growing and harvesting peas. […]
At first glance, an artichoke is an intimidating vegetable to grow and eat, but once you peel away the bracts and reveal the heart of the artichoke, it is delicious to eat and simple to grow. The artichoke that we love to eat, is actually the edible flower bud of a native Mediterranean thistle-like plant. […]
Guest post by Ayshica Andrews How to grow garlic in Arizona The summer months are challenging for desert gardeners – the ridiculously hot days seem to go on forever, and we get antsy in anticipation of Fall and planning our Fall gardens. This, however, is the perfect time to research new things you want to grow […]
Kale is a garden superfood. It’s very easy to grow and good for you too! According to The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible, kale is “almost perfect. Kale has just about everything – good looks, good flavor, and high vitamin and mineral content. Plus it’s super-hardy and rarely bothered by bugs. Kale is like a really good […]
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 […]