If you’re looking to add color to your garden in the winter and spring months the Carolina Jessamine vine is a good choice. This vine provides pretty yellow trumpet shaped flowers for several months.
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A Phoenix Favorite: Easy to Grow Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is a popular flowering bush or wood vine that can be seen along the Valley’s freeways. Brilliant in color and it loves the Arizona sun.
Bougainvillea is a thorny evergreen bush or vine that grows fairly quickly, doesn’t need much water and loves soaking up the rays.
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How to Grow Hardenbergia Vine in Gardening Zone 9b
You can count on the Hardenbergia vine’s profuse blooms to welcome spring. This vine will be covered with delicate lilac clustered flowers by late January.
The Hardenbergia vine is part of the Fabaceae family. It’s botanical name is Hardenbergia violacea . You may also hear it called several other common names including: lilac vine, happy wanderer, and purple coral pea vine.
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Grow One of the Best Sources of Vitamin A in Your Garden – Carrots
Carrots are another great cool season vegetable with a long growing season in Phoenix. Carrots belong to the Apiaceae family.
They are root vegetables, meaning the edible part of the plant is the carrot. Let’s grow carrots in your Phoenix garden.
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How to Grow Peas in Phoenix Gardening Zone 9b Easy Peasy
Ready to grow some peas? Peas are part of the Legume family and are a cool season vegetable. You have three kinds of peas to choose from: snow peas, English peas, and sugar snap peas.
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What to Plant in the Fall: Cool Season Crops
Cool season vegetables, herbs and fruits are a gardener’s best friends when it comes to extending the growing season and maximizing your garden’s productivity. Knowing when to plant cool season crops can make a significant difference in your garden’s success.
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