Category Archives: Gardening

Just in Time for Spring, Gardening Calendar

Spring, the season of hope! After all, what is a garden about if not hope for the future?   For many Americans, it is also a season of such delight that it has inspired a wealth of adages, aphorisms, and … Continue reading

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Aquaponics: Is this the farm of the future?

What exactly is Aquaponics?  Aquaponics is the combination of recirculation aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (the soil-less growing of plants). It is an integrated system in which you grow plants and fish together. The plants provide a natural filter for … Continue reading

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National Celery Month

Celery is having an anniversary this month! In honor of four centuries of cultivation of this ultra-crispy vegetable and its sweet yet distinctive flavor, The United States is throwing a party, and the guest of honor is … The most … Continue reading

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Savvy Arizona Gardeners Start with Straw

Bales, that is. The straw bale garden is one method guaranteed to get around problems like rocky, infertile soil, Bermuda grass, limited water supplies, and old age.   To create your easy-care garden, bales of straw need to be located … Continue reading

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Fun Facts about Winter Vegetables

In the United States, fresh vegetables are available year round, thanks to Arizona sun, abundant crop water, and innovative growing methods.   As a result, the idea of a ‘winter’ vegetable is obsolete. Still, some crops do produce better in … Continue reading

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