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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Spoiler Alert: Pollinator plants really are magical! These remarkable beauties offer a host of benefits that will transform your outdoor space into a buzzing haven of life and color. Here’s why you need them in your garden: garden pollinators IMG_1267 (1) Pollinator plants are nature’s superheroes Pollinator plants are fabulous at attracting bees, butterflies, and
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Our March garden tips are here, and it’s a perfect time to plant your favorites! With an average high of 77 degrees, and sunshine for days here in Phoenix, it’s an absolute joy to be in the garden this month. Now that the temperatures are warming up, it’s time to start thinking about WATER. Here
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January and February are the months for Seville oranges (Citrus Aurantium), and for us that means it’s time to make homemade Seville orange marmalade! Also known as bitter or sour oranges and sometimes called ‘ornamental’ oranges, these were originally brought by Arab traders from China and heavily cultivated in Seville, Spain – hence the name.
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Did you know that with just a little attention and easy Amaryllis care, you can encourage it to rebloom next year and beyond? Amaryllis Care | Where to Begin When your Amaryllis flowers fade, it’s best practice to cut them off to prevent seed formation. While there might be a temptation to cultivate the
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Cooking something you love that also happens to use ingredients from your very own garden is a wonderful experience, and our Chow Chow recipe is something I look forward to making every year. One of the main reasons many folks decide to start gardening is to have tasty homegrown tomatoes to enjoy right from the
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It’s time to plant warm season vegetables, herbs, and flowers In your low desert kitchen garden (zone 9 for Phoenix and the surrounding areas), the time has come to plant warm season vegetables, herbs, and flowers! Compared to other regions, gardening in Arizona has unique considerations to take into account. For instance, it’s possible
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It is officially cool garden season in the low desert! Now that the weather is consistently 35° – 65°, it’s cool garden season in the low desert! Starting January 1st we have approximately 45 to 60 days before the last likely frost. Because of this I always keep my frost covers on hand and check
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A seed packet tells the whole story. They have so much valuable information for seed starting, but many times it’s overlooked. However, there are many other things to consider when starting seeds, especially in Phoenix and the lower desert areas of Arizona. SPOILER ALERT: When it comes to gardening, we are nearly the opposite of
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