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Gardener’s World Nursery is CLOSING

      The Petterson family is sad to announce we will be closing Gardener’s World nursery. When, exactly is not yet known. Throughout May receive Wholesale Prices to the Public as part of our inventory liquidation of plants, shrubs, and trees. … Continue reading

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Grow What You Eat, Cook What You Grow

Whether you are growing your own food in a backyard garden or buying locally grown foods from the farmers market, there is no question that eating local adds to the local economy and creates a sense of community.  What you … Continue reading

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Get Your Garden Growing

The abundance of opportunity to grow things means we also have access to a wide range of resources to help our gardens grow. Here are some great resources for Arizona gardeners.

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Community Gardens Growing In Popularity in Arizona Desert

When times get tough, it seems the tough get “growing.” Community gardens – a tradition in many part of the country, especially during times of economic insecurity – are being rediscovered.

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How a 2-cent Sales Tax on Food Germinates an Employee Garden

Did you know that last year’s 2-cent Phoenix sales tax on food purchased from grocery stores inspired an employee garden at Desert Tree Farms? Passed by Phoenix City Council, the five-year sales tax was promoted as a way to stop staffing cuts in the police and fire departments.

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