PHX Gardening
Your Resource for growing vegetables, fruits and flowers in the low desert!
My mom’s garden was never in neat tidy rows instead she interplanted flowers, herbs and vegetables together. I always thought this was because we didn’t have much space for a garden. It wasn’t until I was an adult I realized she was actually using the principles of companion planting.
Companion gardening has been practiced for thousands of years, so what is it and how does it benefit you?
[Read more…] about Companion Planting: A Sure Fire Way for Plants to ThriveFIND OUT WHAT TO PLANT IN PHOENIX IN DECEMBER, WHAT HERBS AND VEGETABLES TO PLANT, AND WHAT CAN BE HARVESTED THIS MONTH.
December is one of the colder months in Phoenix, however with afternoon temps between 65-75 degrees you can still see grow plants in Phoenix. Just remember to cover plants if the night time temps start getting close to 30 degrees.
[Read more…] about December: What to Plant in Phoenix NowFor thousands of years people have used plants for healing and soothing. As a bonus these therapeutic plants are really pretty. Learn more about the five essential medicinal plants you can grow in your desert garden.
[Read more…] about 5 Essential Plants You’ll Need for a Desert Medicinal GardenPerennial plants are the mainstay of your garden. They provide shade, color, flowers, wonderful scents and fruit. Creating a perennial flower garden in Phoenix is easy to do because you have so many choices.
[Read more…] about The Best Perennial Flowers to Grow in ArizonaAre you looking to create a beautiful flower garden that is also edible? It is easy to grow a an edible flower garden. Plant some flowers that are not only pretty but can also be used for cake decorating, teas, cocktails and garnishes. Use edible flowers in teas, syrups, and other yummy dishes.
[Read more…] about 10 Beautiful Edible Flowers For Cakes, Cocktails & GarnishesNovember is another busy gardening month in Phoenix. Now is the time to plant herbs if you haven’t already. If you’ve ignored your garden for the past couple months, November is the time to start planting.
[Read more…] about November: What is Blooming & What to Plant in Phoenix Now
