How to Garden in Arizona - Tips & Tricks
How to Garden in Arizona - Tips & Tricks. Find out everything you need to know about gardening in the desert. Learn what the best varieties are for the high summer months, and download our monthly planting calendars.Check back every month to find the newest garden checklists. Growing your own backyard vegetable garden is not difficult if you learn a few tricks. We will be adding posts from organic pest control methods, to tips on growing specific fruits and vegetables in your home garden.Not sure what the best varieties to grow? Every month we list our favorite variety of seeds to plant in your low desert garden.
How to grow cantaloupe in your summer garden
Cantaloupe is one of those love it or hate it type fruits. However, when it comes to growing in the summer heat, it is one of the easiest fruits to grow in the low desert of Arizona. Do you want to grow cantaloupe in your summer garden? Follow along and learn how to grow and harvest Cantaloupe. Cantaloupe throughout time The cantaloupe you are used to seeing at the store is actually a muskmelon species (Cucumis melo). Cantaloupe has been around since the 18th century. It was named after Cantaloupo, an Italian city near Rome. However, the fruit seems to have originated in Armenia. Although they are commonly known these days…
Battling Squash Bugs In The Garden Organically
Squash bugs just make me want to squish them. They have taken over a few of my squash plants this year and it has been an uphill daily battle to keep them under control. Battling squash bugs in the garden organically is no easy feat but this year, I am determined to win. What Is A Squash Bug? Squash bugs are small hard shelled flying insects that live under fallen leaves, wood and other debris in your garden. Adult squash bugs are about 1/2 inch long with a flat grey or brown back. While the nymphs, or juvenile bugs are often light grey with black legs. And those buggers are…
What did I grow on 1/4 acre in May?
Yardibles is located on a little less than a quarter-acre lot, with some of the land in an HOA governed front yard. With over 9 garden beds and other planting areas in the backyard, I thought I would share with you what I grow each month in this 1/4 acre backyard garden. You can grow a nice garden on a 1/4 of an acre! Over the past couple of months, I have been recording my garden harvests daily. I track each item by weight -in ounces then I convert it to pounds. I created a great harvest tracking spreadsheet to keep track of everything that makes it into the house.…
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What to plant in your Arizona garden in JUNE?
Here in the desert, the heat is starting to come on. Today it may reach 110 degrees and it is only the end of May. But don’t dispair, there is still time to get your summer garden started. You just need to know what are the best seeds to plant for each month. I have put together a list of what to plant in your desert garden in June. FRUIT TO PLANT IN JUNE: Cantaloupe: If you have ever grown your own cantaloupe, you will know how much flavor it has compared to store-bought varieties. One of my favorite varieties to grow is the Charentais Cantaloupe variety. We have grown…
8 Mistakes Gardeners Make and How to Fix Them – FREE WEBINAR
The new gardening trend has been taking the world by storm recently. Recent events around the world has made people realize where their food really comes from. Global events like this one can have devastating effects on our food supply. More people are yearning to be more self sufficient so they can rely less on grocery stores for food and learn to provide for their families. This can easily be done whether you have room for a full blown homestead, or an urban backyard. Join us on Friday, May 15th, 2020 for a FREE WEBINAR to learn the 8 gardening mistakes you can quit making now, or if you are…
How to remove an old gas tank from a John Deere LA115 Riding Lawn Mower
This morning we ventured over to my parents house to help them replace a leaking gas tank from our old mower. We were gifted this mower from our in-laws when we were living in Washington. We had an acre to mow, and they just purchased a new mower for their property. When we moved to Arizona, we brought the mower with us, ,in case we ended up in a place that had grass. Well, we did not. So we left it at my parents house so they could use it on their 1 acre of lawn. Now all these years later, the mower is still working like a champ, but…
Growing Armenian Cucumbers in the Phoenix Arizona Desert
Living in Arizona means gardening all year long. The trick to growing veggies here is knowing the best times to plant for each season. Growing vegetables in the summer heat is possible if you plant heat-loving veggies. The Armenian Cucumber is one heat-loving vine that does not disappoint. Follow along and learn how all about growing Armenian cucumbers aka Cucumis melo var. flexuosus. Plant Heat-Loving Veggies In order to grow veggies here, you need to know the best times to plant for each season. You can find a variety of herbs and vegetables that just love the HOT HOT HOT summer heat. Knowing which ones they are is the…
How To Harvest, Wash & Store Lettuce
This is a great tip that I learned from my mother-in-law on how to store washed lettuce. She told me that she learned the best way to wash & store lettuce in her Home Ec. class in High School. For this example, I used Romain from my garden, but this works for just about any of your favorite greens. Step 1: Wash Lettuce As soon as you have harvested or purchased your lettuce, separate leaves and wash under cold water. There are a few proven ways to wash your lettuce. Some will soak it in a bowl of water, you can add some salt if you are afraid of any…
How to Harvest & Prepare Moringa Pods
Moringa trees also referred to as Drumstick Trees. They are easy to grow in the Southwest and provide a good source of protein and vitamins. These trees are drought tolerant and can grow 1-2 ft per month from seed. Follow the steps below to learn how to Harvest & Prepare Moringa Pods. A superfood tree has been quietly making its way into many American backyards. This tree will provide you with food (all parts are edible), water (it can purify it), more protein and calcium than milk, four times the iron of spinach and… a LOT more: The Tree That Every Gardener Should Grow in their Backyard I planted one…
Easy Hack for Irrigation Drip Line Installations
Installing and replacing old worn out drip lines on your irrigation system is no fun. The 1/4 drip lines are not easy to slip onto drip heads. Follow along with me to find out my easy hack for irrigation drip line installations. Buy a Craft Heat Gun That heading pretty much sums up the whole purpose of this article. After moving to Arizona from Washington State 5 years ago, I have had to become a pro at irrigation installs and repairs. We didn’t need these system up there because…… RAIN. A lot of RAIN. This heat gun from amazon is similar to the one I use. Watch the video below…
