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Welcome to the Seasonal Gardening page.

Gardening in the desert changes with each season, and I’m here to help you navigate it all. From planting warm-season crops in spring to managing summer heat, preparing for fall planting, and protecting your garden in winter, these posts cover everything you need to know. Explore tips for planting, maintenance, and care tailored to each season so your desert garden can thrive year-round.

Thrive in every season.

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Arizona Garden in April

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Arizona Garden in March

What to Plant in March in Arizona featured image

What to Plant in March in Arizona

How to Prune Tomatoes, Peppers, and Eggplants After Winter featured image

How to Prune Tomatoes, Peppers, and Eggplants After Winter

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What to Plant in February in Arizona

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Spring Gardening in Arizona

Tips for Spring Planting – Spring Garden Checklist featured image

Tips for Spring Planting – Spring Garden Checklist

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Which Vegetables Need Shade (and Which Thrive in Full Sun) featured image

Which Vegetables Need Shade (and Which Thrive in Full Sun)

Why Add Shade to Your Garden in Summer featured image

Why Add Shade to Your Garden in Summer

How to Create Shade in the Garden featured image

How to Create Shade in the Garden

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Summer Gardening in Arizona

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August Desert Gardening

What to Plant in August in Arizona featured image

What to Plant in August in Arizona

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July Desert Gardening

What to Plant in July in Arizona featured image

What to Plant in July in Arizona

Hot Summer Rose Care: Tips to Help Your Roses Survive featured image

Hot Summer Rose Care: Tips to Help Your Roses Survive

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10 Water-Saving Tips for Desert Gardening

Surviving a Heatwave: 10 Tips for Gardening in High Heat featured image

Surviving a Heatwave: 10 Tips for Gardening in High Heat

Heat-Tolerant Cover Crops: A Summer Gardening Alternative featured image

Heat-Tolerant Cover Crops: A Summer Gardening Alternative

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10 Easy-to-Grow Fall Flowers featured image

10 Easy-to-Grow Fall Flowers

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November Desert Gardening

What to Plant in November in Arizona featured image

What to Plant in November in Arizona

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October Desert Gardening

What to Plant in October in Arizona featured image

What to Plant in October in Arizona

Fall Gardening in Arizona: Tips for Success featured image

Fall Gardening in Arizona: Tips for Success

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September Desert Gardening

10 Easy Cool-Season Flowers to Plant From Seed featured image

10 Easy Cool-Season Flowers to Plant From Seed

Best Companion Plants for Cool-Season Gardens featured image

Best Companion Plants for Cool-Season Gardens

10 Easy Cool-Season Vegetables to Plant from Seed featured image

10 Easy Cool-Season Vegetables to Plant from Seed

What to Plant in September in Arizona featured image

What to Plant in September in Arizona

Cool-Season Hardy Annual Flowers: Plan Ahead For Spring Blooms featured image

Cool-Season Hardy Annual Flowers: Plan Ahead For Spring Blooms

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Arizona Garden in February

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Arizona Garden in January

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Arizona Garden in December

How to Protect Citrus Trees from Freezing in Mild Winter Climates featured image

How to Protect Citrus Trees from Freezing in Mild Winter Climates

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How to Protect Your Garden from Frost in Mild Winter Climates

What to Cover in a Freeze: A Guide for Mild Winters featured image

What to Cover in a Freeze: A Guide for Mild Winters

Cool-Season Companion Plant Combinations featured image

Cool-Season Companion Plant Combinations

Best Winter Crops for Hot Summer Climates featured image

Best Winter Crops for Hot Summer Climates

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Winter Garden Planning in Mild Climates

10 Easy Cool-Season Flowers to Plant From Seed featured image

10 Easy Cool-Season Flowers to Plant From Seed

Best Companion Plants for Cool-Season Gardens featured image

Best Companion Plants for Cool-Season Gardens

10 Easy Cool-Season Vegetables to Plant from Seed featured image

10 Easy Cool-Season Vegetables to Plant from Seed

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