By Janet Moralez (
October 9, 2013 at 4:13 pm)
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Dang, I very nearly forgot…the fall plant sales are THIS WEEK! If you’re sprucing up your garden for fall (we get to do that here in Phoenix desert!), make sure you check out one of these plant sales. It’s a great way to support our local gardening organizations, and you’ll get free plant selection and other gardening tips as a bonus! Plus, members get some nice perks such as members-only days and discounts on plants.
By the way, if you can’t make it to one of these plant sales, be sure to visit your local nursery for locally grown native and desert-adapted xeriscape plants, as well as edibles and other specialty plants.
By Janet Moralez (
September 10, 2013 at 10:58 pm)
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The soils in our Phoenix desert are home to some pretty cool xeriscape plants. But when it comes to successfully growing vegtables, our soils need a little help. In this video gardening tip, you’ll learn how to prepare, amend and fertilize your soil to improve its acidity and make it more welcoming for your vegetables. (Here’s last week’s video in case you missed it: Step 4: Obtain Good Seeds, Plants, Equipment and Supplies.)
By Janet Moralez (
August 17, 2013 at 12:20 am)
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One of the questions I get asked alot is…what can I plant on the north side of my house?
Yes, it seems we have mastered the art of growing beautiful xeriscape plants in the face-blasting sun of the Phoenix desert, but we’re completely flummoxed by shade. Fortunately, there are good number of plants that do well in the shade…here are my top nine best shade plants for your desert garden.
