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Square foot Gardening? What do you get when you cross a retired civil engineer who had a sweet-spot for gardening?  Well, you get square foot gardening.  In a nut shell, this was invented by Mel Bartholomew and he wrote a book about it in 1981 with several revisions to this book until he passed in

How to cook Sunflower Seeds: Introduction: Sunflowers have to be one of the best flowers on the planet.  Everyone that looks at them, loves them.  However, the coolest thing about these beautiful flowers is that you can actually eat the seeds once the plant starts to die.  In this guide, I’ll give you a quick

Pickling Garden Vegetables Introduction to Pickling: Pickling has been around for a very long time, and in many cultures pickling is a common way to prepare food. From the crunch of a dill pickle to spiciness of pickled jalapeños it’s a way to use excess garden vegetables while adding something different to the natural flavors

Growing Carrots – A Comprehensive guide for Phoenix, Arizona Growing Carrots can be a joy in the low desert.  Carrots are known for their color and crunch.  They are a great addition to any garden.  In Phoenix they can be planted via seed from late August through March.  Navigating the intricacies of how to grow

The Art of Growing Radishes in Phoenix, Arizona Hello there, Dear Reader!  Today we are going to focus on growing radishes in the desert setting of Phoenix, Arizona.  Radishes are known for their crisp texture, lively colors, and a hint of peppery zest.  They have been around for a long time, and I bet your

Growing Basil in the Desert of Phoenix AZ Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an herb that is used around the world.  Basil does extremely well here in Phoenix, AZ; it loves our hot climate.  Even though this herb does well in Phoenix we do need to take some special precautions when growing basil.  I’m going to

If you have bad soil, Mel’s Mix could be the answer! Mel’s Mix: The Ideal Soil Recipe for Raised Garden Beds When it comes to soil for raised garden beds, Mel’s Mix has become a very popular choice.  This unique blend offers a simple mix of “ingredients”, making it an ideal solution for limited garden

Hügelkultur Hügelkultur is fun to say, but it might be even more impressive when you learn that it could save you money when filling your raised garden beds. Just because Hügelkultur was started in Eastern Europe, and it’s a really old technique, doesn’t mean that we cant benefit from it here in the desert.  Every

Phoenix, Arizona offers ideal conditions for backyard gardeners to cultivate a diverse range of crops. One such vegetable, okra, LOVES the desert heat and provides a delicious addition to any home garden. With its distinctive flavor and numerous health benefits, okra is a valuable vegetable to grow. In this blog post, I provide you with