The sweet-smelling blossoms, year-round greenery and tasty fruit of citrus trees are easy to love. If you live in an area warm enough to plant citrus (normally USDA Zones 8-11), the hard part is deciding which citrus tree to plant. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more information. 1. Do I want […] Read more…
You’ve grown it…now what to do with it? Here are 7 of my favorite recipes for swiss chard. 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 with the best recipes for Swiss chard. […] Read more…
Garden Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta When I have garden-fresh Roma tomatoes and basil, this is our one of our favorite ways to eat them. Dinner comes together quickly and you can’t beat the flavor of home-grown tomatoes and basil! 3-4 T. extra virgin olive oil (divided) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 white onion, diced […] 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…
Once you’ve planted it, don’t forget to label your tree. You planted the right tree in the right location, well done! Don’t forget to label your tree, it’s the last (but often overlooked) step when you plant a tree. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links See my disclosure policy for more information. Why should I label my […] 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 and would take pages to explain. President Thomas Jefferson loved broccoli, and planted imported seeds from Italy at his Monticello estate. If you’d like to join Thomas Jefferson, […] 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…