Are you someone who loves cooking with seasonal ingredients? If so, you’ll appreciate my go-to recipe for late summer: Roasted Eggplant Bites. As a passionate gardening enthusiast and certified Arizona Master Gardener, I try to make the most of my end-of-summer harvests. This simple, meatless dinner is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to […]
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September has finally arrived, and with it brings the potential for a fantastic growing season! After an undeniably brutal summer, my September garden tips break the month into two growing calendars. Even though the temperatures may still be toasty, there’s a sense of excitement as we flip the calendar to this month. It feels like
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Are you tired of preparing heavy meals and need an easy late summer recipe? I get it. Summer can take its toll on us in so many ways, one of which is just needing a break from cooking. Combined with the fact that food waste is a terrible thing, and for all of us gardeners,
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Well folks, as you might have guessed, my 2023 fall garden plan and tips are a little different than they have been in past seasons. As the scorching sun continues to beat down upon the arid, low desert of Phoenix, Arizona, a unique set of challenges and considerations arise for those seeking to cultivate a
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As the scorching heat of summer persists, gardening may seem like a disheartening task, but this is the time to start preparing to maximize your fall and winter harvest. You’ll find that our August 2023 Phoenix Kitchen Gardens Guide is different than you’ve seen in the past. Our record-breaking number of days over 110 degrees
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My Phoenix Kitchen Gardens sunflowers Ready to add some sunshine to your summer? Look no further than summer sunflowers! Not only do these cheerful blooms brighten your outdoor space, they’re also highly beneficial for pollinators – which in turn is great for your Phoenix kitchen gardens! Are you looking to create a stunning centerpiece for
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July is generally the start of our summer rainy season – that means it’s time to get out in the garden! No, I am not crazy! My July kitchen garden tips are all about taking advantage of our monsoon season. For many seed varieties, the monsoons allow for a second summer growing season after crops
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Let’s talk about soil – one of the keys to a successful Phoenix Kitchen Garden. healthy, nutrient rich soil Here’s the dirt on garden soil. Healthy soil 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. In short, better
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Surviving the heat is everyone’s summer goal, and that’s especially true for your Phoenix kitchen gardens! With the arrival of June, it’s time to get your garden ready for the hot and dry weather – and we pulled together the essential tips for gardening in Phoenix. As a gardener in this region – zone 9
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microgreens grwon indoors Think it’s too hot to grow a vegetable garden in May? Try microgreens indoors! If you feel like it’s too hot to garden outside right now, you’re not alone. But now is the perfect time to create a great indoor microgreen garden! Why grow microgreens? There are so many reasons! Microgreens are
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