Garden inspiration and helpful tips from a Master Gardener for growing your own garden.
Arizona Garden in November “Welcome sweet November, the season of senses and my favorite month of all.” ― Gregory F. Lenz The Arizona garden in November is a beautiful place to be. The cooler temperatures of November bring a less frantic pace to the garden. Much of the fall planting was done in September and October, […]
Gardening Gift Ideas – Gifts for Gardeners This post was fun to write, I’m not gonna lie. Not that I don’t enjoy writing about celery, peas and broccoli . . . but I love sharing my choices for the 10 best gifts for gardeners. Most of these I own and love, but a few (dropping […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]