Garden inspiration and helpful tips from a Master Gardener for growing your own garden.
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 […]
“I go to nature every day for inspiration in the day’s work.” – Frank Lloyd Wright This quote resonates with me. I have always been drawn to nature and the outdoors, and I love that my job as a gardener lets me work in nature a good part of the time. Pursuing a career in […]
Thinking about starting a fall garden? The harvests don’t have to end because the summer does. Take advantage of an additional growing season and start a fall garden! Fill the harvest basket with spinach, carrots, kale, broccoli and more. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more information. 5 Tips for Starting a Fall […]
Planting in containers is a simple way to add beauty and additional growing areas in your yard. Unfortunately, watering plants in containers isn’t always simple. I have tried many different methods for watering outdoor potted plants through the years. I’ve found the best way to water outdoor potted plants is by using ollas. The best […]
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 […]
What to do in your Arizona garden in August: Prepare your Arizona garden in August for fall planting by removing spent summer-heat loving vegetables and vegetables that are past their prime. If monsoon conditions exist, consider a “monsoon planting”. August is a great time for a monsoon planting of several summer vegetables to take advantage of […]