Garden inspiration and helpful tips from a Master Gardener for growing your own garden.
Arizona Garden in October “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” — L.M. Montgomery Living in Arizona year-round means intense dry heat in June and July. This is followed by more heat, windstorms and monsoons in August and September. At the end of the summer you are ready for the cooler mornings and […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arizona garden in September 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 — the days are still hot. Even so, the mornings and evenings are beginning to cool off, reminding us why we love to live in Arizona! […]