Gardening 101

In the gardening world, Phoenix is usually referred to as low or subtropical desert. Under 5,000 feet in elevation, we are located in the Sonoran desert.

This means it is very hot and dry in the summer and cooler but still dry in the winter. Rainfall that we receive usually happens in short bursts in the winter and during the monsoon season.

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Adequate and proper watering can make the difference between lots of vegetables to harvest, a lackluster harvest or none at all. Just like soil and sunlight, water is a key component to successful vegetable gardening.

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Soil is a critical part of successful gardening. It is the foundation of your garden and one of the three key factors in successful gardening, the other two are sun and water.

The ideal soil or the holy grail of soil is loamy soil.

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What is the purpose of soil amendments? You can add these to your soil to improve the soil’s structure. There are a lot of choices on the market, so it’s important to determine whether or not your soil even needs amending.

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Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. Whether you are looking to eat healthier, reduce your grocery bill, beautify your yard, start a fun family project or just want an excuse to spend more time outdoors and connect with the earth – gardening is a rewarding activity.

Gardening 101 provides tips and insight on how to plant a garden that thrives.

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