Arizona gardening

Many flowers grow well from seeds planted directly in the garden. In this post, I’ll share my favorite cool-season flowers to plant from seed.

Learn how to grow foxglove (even if you live in a hot climate like the low desert of Arizona) and add these stunning flowers to your garden. 

Hardening off seedlings is the crucial last step of growing seeds indoors; learn how to harden off seedlings with these tips.

Monsoon planting has existed for centuries; learn how, when, and what to plant during monsoon gardening in Arizona.

Learn how to grow gaillardia, a native American wildflower that grows well in hot, dry areas that are difficult for other plants to grow.

Learning how to keep chickens cool during hot summers (especially in Arizona) is an essential part of caring for chickens.

Using a planting calendar for the low desert of Arizona helps you be successful. A planting calendar takes the guesswork out of when to plant.

Growing Potatoes in Straw: NO DIGGING!

Adding shade cloth to a hot summer garden is easier than you think. This is how we added shade cloth to our Arizona garden this year.

Learn how to grow black-eyed peas (also called cowpeas) and add them to your planting list if you live in a hot-summer climate.