Soil is one of the most important parts of your Phoenix Kitchen Garden journey. The right soil recipe provides nutrients and guides the right amount of water to your plants. Simply put, the better your soil the better your results. Adding mulch to my tomato plants Soil Recipe Winter lettuce using E.B. Stone organic soil […]
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It’s June in Phoenix, and it’s a great time to start your Phoenix Kitchen Garden from seed outdoors! Who else gets excited when they see that first little sprout of a plant started from seed? I love watching my plants grow from seed to harvest time. While planting more established plants, the sweltering temps time
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As summer approaches, it’s time to talk about water! Especially in Arizona, correctly watering your plants is crucial. Not only is it enjoyable to spend time in your Phoenix Kitchen Garden every day, this can also serve as a time to take notes of any progress or changes. While time outside in the summer may
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It’s May in Phoenix, and as temperatures rise it’s time to adjust your watering schedule! For more information on water choices check out my water tips. This month I’m watching my water more closely and keeping my eyes peeled for pests and disease. There is still time to add veggies to my garden beds, and
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The most important thing you can do when gardening is to plan your location. This really has everything to do with the success or failure of your plants. Planting the right veggie or herb in the right place will help you eliminate most of your garden maintenance problems and heartache. There are a lot of
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It’s April in Phoenix, which means it’s time to get out there and enjoy your garden! With temperatures rising, I’m thrilled to see my garden springing back to life. This month I’m looking forward to adding herbs and veggies to my garden beds, and of course those all-important companion plants to keep everything happy and
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We’re ready to celebrate all things spring with our March Planting Guide! Whether you would like to begin with seeds or plants, this is the time to get out there and enjoy this weather while planting something delicious – just don’t forget about the pollinators. Here are the seeds, plants, and pollinator’s to add to
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Making my Midnight Marinara Midnight Marinara is named for the beautiful Midnight Roma’s I grew from seeds I bought from Row 7 Seed Company. This variety was developed by Jim Myers, seed breeder and professor at OSU College of Agricultural Science. The flavor is absolutely delicious when the tomatoes are cooked at their peak. Myers
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