The February Garden

We are enjoying this beautiful, temperate spring weather. Everything is blooming and happy. Even the avocado tree is sprouting new leaves and growing. The acacia trees, with their yellow pom poms of pollen are making the entire neighborhood smell heavenly. Our raised...

Into the Garden We Go

January in Phoenix is an ideal time for gardening, believe it or not. I planted tomatoes from seed, which are popping up all over the beds, along with garlic and onions. The cruciferous plants are hanging in there, but not flourishing. The soil needs more work and it...

Bye bye, Garden

Gardening is one of those universal hobbies for women, men and children that everyone can get involved in. Not only is it therapeutic, but it can also be a great deal of fun. Additionally, there’s something so satisfying about witnessing the fruits of your...

March in the Garden

The citrus are blooming, covered in bees and making the yard smell like perfume. We’ve got two types of basil and some lavender going. I’m hoping they’ll all perk up with the increasing heat. Especially you, lavender. You’re on notice. The...

January Gardening

We have broccoli, peppers and onions going strong in the garden. We’re soon adding an addition to the garden bed — a separate bed solely for tomatoes. I’m thrilled. We’ll fill it two-thirds with organic compost and soil, and then work in epsom...