Master Gardener sharing garden inspiration and helpful tips 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 […] Read more…
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 place to be. In the low desert the cooler temperatures of November bring a less frantic pace to the garden. Much of the fall planting […] Read more…
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 for the 10 best gifts for gardeners. Most of these I own and love, but a few (dropping a not-so-subtle hint to my husband here), […] Read more…
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 so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” — L.M. Montgomery Living in the low desert of Arizona year-round means intense dry heat […] Read more…
Review of Gardener’s Supply Cedar Raised Beds In this post, I review Deep Root Cedar Raised Beds from Gardener’s Supply Company. These beds are simple to install, well made, and a great project to do as a family. Gardener’s Supply cedar raised beds are a welcome addition to my garden area. Disclaimer: This is my honest […] Read more…
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 vertically, provide a high yield in a small growing area. Read more about peas – planting, growing and harvesting peas. […] Read more…
Best recipe for zucchini – Carla’s Calabacitas Too much zucchini on your hands? No such thing with this recipe. “Calabacitas” means “little zucchini” in Spanish. This dish is tasty and comes together quickly. Use it as a side dish, a taco filling, or add chicken or pork to make it a meal. I first had […] Read more…
Garden Hacks: 9 Simple Tips for the Garden It is important to make the most of your time in the garden. These ‘garden hacks’ will make your soil and plants happier and healthier in less time. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more information. Garden Hack #1: The best way to use […] Read more…
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! We’ve almost made it through the long hot summer. The good news – lots to plant this month in the garden. The bad news – […] Read more…
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. […] Read more…