Practical advice for growing vegetables, herbs, flowers and more in Phoenix and the low desert.
Learn what to plant, when to plant it, and how to keep your garden growing in Phoenix, Arizona’s hot, dry climate. From vegetable gardens and containers to watering, pests, soil and more. I can help you garden in the desert.
Gardening in the desert is different. I have been figuring out how to garden in the Phoenix desert since 2009. In order to help with this process, I created the PHX Gardening website. I use this as a visual way to keep track of what I plant, where I plant it, and what actually works.
My garden has had successes. And, I have also killed plants. I’m sharing my frustrations and what works here.
I’ll break down the essentials, from understanding soil types to picking the right tools. Learn the basics of planting, watering, and caring for your plants.
What Do You Need Help With?
What Do You Want to Grow?
You don’t need to already know what grows in Phoenix. I’m here to help you figure out what and when to plant, where to put it, and how to keep it alive through the heat.
Arizona Gardening: How to Grow Food & Flowers in the Desert.
What to Plant Now?
Month by month guide to what you can plant and harvest this month.
What Can I Plant Now?
Pick a month to find out what you can plant now.
Three Things That Make or Break a Desert Garden
Sun & Location
Where you put your garden can determine how well plants handle Phoenix heat.
Soil
Desert soil isn’t necessarily ready for growing vegetables and flowers.
Water
Knowing when and how deeply to water is one of the biggest adjustments for desert gardeners.
Start Growing Food
Start a Vegetable Garden
Learn how to grow your own food in the desert with our step-by-step guides on planting, maintaining, and harvesting a vegetable garden in Arizona
Local Gardening Resources
Featured Gardening Guides
Garden With Us
Tips and Tricks for Gardening in Arizona
Your Arizona desert gardening resource! Phoenix (PHX) Gardening has been on the web since 2009.