Desert Gardening
Desert gardening is especially challenging compared to other climates, however it's also extremely rewarding. Learning to grow in depleted soil in arid environments provides the opportunity to learn how to reverse climate degredation, to practice techniques which will become more necessary and in-demand as Earth warms, and the ability to breed your own seeds and species which are uniquely adapted to dry climates.
Jump into desert gardening with these articles:
Cover crops are grown specifically to improve soil health. Cover crops help to protect and enrich the soil in a number of ways...
Here we'll help you build the foundational desert gardening knowledge that will support your success as a drylands grower.
Curious what to plant in Tucson in May? It's a great time in the low desert! Let's talk about what you can grow in May in Tucson.
Pollinators thrive when there is always something in bloom for them. This garden bloom timeline will help you know what to plant.
Curious about Tucson garden soil? We'll look at the native soil, ways to improve it, and what to add to your garden dirt.
Curious what to plant in Tucson in April? It's a great time in the low desert! Let's talk about what you can grow in April in Tucson.
Curious what to plant in Tucson in March? It's a great time in the low desert! Let's talk about what you can grow in March in Tucson
Curious what to plant in Tucson in July? It's a great time in the low desert! Let's talk about what you can grow in July in Tucson.
Curious what to plant in Tucson in June? It's a great time in the low desert! Let's talk about what you can grow in June in Tucson.
Curious what to plant in Tucson in January? January in the low desert is a great time. While the rest of the country is months away.
Curious what to plant in Tucson in December? We say goodbye to the warm season. If the first frost hasn't come yet, it will any day now.
Curious what to plant in Tucson in November? This seasonal planting guide is your manual for November gardening!
Curious what to plant in Tucson in September? This is a super busy month for Tucson gardeners! It's exciting and stressful simultaneous
Curious what to plant in Tucson in February? Harvesting and planting of cool season root crops and leafy greens continues.
Curious what to plant in Tucson in August? It's a great time in the low desert! Let's talk about what you can grow in Tucson August
Curious what to plant in Tucson in October? This is a really busy month for Tucson gardeners! Now we're officially into autumn...
Curious what growing zone Tucson is? It depends on what side of town you're on! Tucson encompasses a few different USDA hardiness zones...
Want to know what to plant each month in Tucson? Come check out these Tucson monthly planting guides for crops and timing.
Oats can be a cornerstone for your winter cover and soil-building. If you're curious about using oats as a winter cover in Tucson...
Interested in saving water in your Tucson organic garden? Water is a precious resource in the desert, but there are ways to conserve it.
Want to learn how to start a garden in Arizona? Keep reading, we'll outline the basics of organic desert gardening here.
Interested in learning about how to grow tomatoes in Arizona? This is your guide to growing tomatoes in AZ.
...This guide to growing basil in Arizona. Let's talk desert basil for all you dryland gardeners.
Sandy soil can be difficult for gardeners and farmers to grow in, but we've got techniques and tips to help make it easy.
If you're looking for Tucson average first / last frost dates of the season for gardening, you're in the right place.
Growing strawberries in Arizona is possible! I've done it and are here to tell you all about how to grow AZ strawberries.
Curious about growing garlic in Arizona? Garlic grows well in AZ, and we're going to look at exactly how to grow it here.
Let's talk about some of the invasive plant species to be wary of in Arizona. If you're gardening or landscaping, be sure to avoid these.
Looking for the best composting methods for the Arizona desert? Composting is an excellent way to reduce your environmental impact
Best cover crops for Tucson are and the timing for each, a rough seasonal guide for what cover crops to plant during each season in Tucson.
