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Summer squash is easy to grow and prolific. A couple of plants provide plenty for a family to eat all summer long. Learn how to grow summer squash and provide your friends and neighbors with fresh produce too! Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more information. Squash are separated into two main […] Read more…
“I thought luffa was a sea sponge?!?!” You’re not alone, I did too, until I saw luffa (loofah) growing in the demonstration garden for the University of Arizona Master Gardeners. Learn how to grow luffa also known as loofah, a delicious vegetable to eat (when picked very young) or you can choose to let it grow […] Read more…
What’s wrong with my cauliflower? The first time I grew cauliflower, it turned out perfectly. I thought… this is easy! I tried growing it again this year and I had plenty of volunteers for the “what’s wrong with my cauliflower?” pictures. Cauliflower is a cool weather crop in the Brassica family (which includes cabbage, kale, […] Read more…
Cauliflower is trickier to grow than its relatives because it doesn’t like it too hot… or too cold. Learn how to successfully grow cauliflower and enjoy harvesting this delicious and versatile vegetable. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more information. How to Successfully Grow Cauliflower Bolting and Buttoning Cauliflower To grow cauliflower […] Read more…
Learn how to grow asparagus and you can harvest and enjoy it for many years. Unlike most vegetables, asparagus is a perennial, (meaning it lives for more than two seasons). Asparagus stalks increase in circumference and number over time — it definitely gets better with age. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for […] Read more…
Broccoli has been called one of “the world’s healthiest foods” (whfoods.org). Low in calories and high in vitamins, the list of reasons to eat broccoli is long. President Thomas Jefferson loved broccoli, and planted imported seeds from Italy at his Monticello estate. If you’d like to join Thomas Jefferson, here are a few tips for […] Read more…
Growing cucumbers in Arizona can be a challenge. The intense heat of Arizona is often too much for the cucumbers to handle, they dry out, and if they do grow they are often bitter. Cucumbers grow best with a long warm (but not hot) growing season. To overcome the challenges of growing cucumbers in Arizona […] Read more…
Swiss Chard is power packed with nutrients and easy to grow. It belongs in every garden. Learn how to grow Swiss Chard and how to incorporate it into your diet. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more information. What is Swiss Chard? Swiss chard is a member of the beet family, but […] Read more…
How to grow beans Growing beans in the garden is simple. They are prolific and easy to grow. Beans are a great addition to any garden. Learn how to grow beans and add them to your garden. Keep reading to learn how to grow beans in Arizona. Understand the different types of beans: Bush beans grow […] Read more…
Homegrown celery has more flavor than its grocery-store counterpart and is convenient to have in the garden. Here are five tips for growing celery. Disclaimer: this post on growing celery contains affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more information. 1. Choose your planting method for growing celery Plant celery from seed, starts, or even […] Read more…