Every month there are official days to bring attention to plants and gardens.
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How to Grow Carolina Jessamine Vine
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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Growing Peas: Your Guide to a Cool-Season Garden Favorite
Are you ready to grow some peas? These delightful members of the legume family are not only delicious but also an excellent choice for cool-season gardening. Whether you’re a fan of their sweet crunch or want to enjoy a stir-fry bursting with flavor, peas are versatile, easy to grow, and perfect for home vegetable gardens.
In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about growing peas, including types, planting tips, care, companion plants, and harvesting. Let’s dig in!
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