Are you dreaming of fresh-picked veggies and herbs just steps from your kitchen? My garden to table workshop will prove you can do it. Trust me, designing a thriving garden is easier than you think! This workshop is free to any FQ Story neighbor that wants to grow your own vegetable garden. I only have […]
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My November garden tips for zone 10b are all about celebrating the season! This month is the perfect time to dive into your garden and make the most of Phoenix’s beautiful fall weather. For a full list of what to plant this month, click HERE. The cooler temperatures make it an ideal time to work
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There is an art to transplanting tomatoes, and mastering the steps is really very simple. Transplanting is so much more than digging a hole, plopping your plant inside, and hoping for the best. It’s about nurturing your plants through each step with care and a watchful eye. Ready to learn the secrets of successful tomato
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While August in Phoenix is always a scorcher, it’s actually time to start fall gardening. Here are my tips for our planting zone 10b, and yes, our zone has changed. More on that in another post! Sow seeds directly in early August Yes, you can start seeds outdoors in August! Beans to sow in your
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My July kitchen garden tips are all about embracing the season! We’ve reached the unofficial beginning of our summer rainy season, and it’s the perfect time to get more active in the garden. I know it might sound surprising, but trust me, July presents a fantastic opportunity to rejuvenate your raised garden beds and plans.
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When life gives you a great lemon tree harvest…. be sure to pick them at the right time! Here are my tips for determining the perfect time to pick lemons in our Phoenix, AZ zone 10A. Typically, lemons are ready to be harvested from late December through March, but you may still have lemons on
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Let’s talk about garden soil – one of the keys to a successful Phoenix Kitchen Garden! It takes time to build healthy soil, which is very different from the dirt you’ll find in most yards. The right soil recipe provides essential nutrients and proper watering guidance to your plants. Just remember: Better soil
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Our May garden tips for Phoenix’s zone 10a look pretty different than they would for the rest of the country and climates. As the mercury rises, it’s a crucial time for gardeners to think about WATER. As the summer temperatures are arriving faster than we’d like, revisiting our Phoenix kitchen garden watering schedules is paramount.
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As you may have guessed, seedling care is a little different than planting a plant you’ve just purchased from your favorite local nursery. Those little seedlings you’ve nurtured indoors actually need a kind of gradual and gentle introduction to your garden. This is a process called hardening off, and it’s an essential step that shouldn’t
Oh, lovely Phoenix spring! It’s that wonderful time of the year when our gardens seem to beckon us with open arms, practically bursting with life and promising new growth. I’m absolutely buzzing with excitement thinking about the herbs, veggies, and those oh-so-essential companion plants I’ll be tucking into my April garden beds. There’s something incredibly
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