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5 Fun, Themed Garden Ideas for Raised Beds

The options of what to include in your garden are nearly endless, so how do you choose what to grow? Selecting a theme for a garden bed is a fun way to narrow down what you want to grow, plus it provides you with a one-stop-shop for some of your favorite dishes!

10 Delicious Tomato Varieties You've Got To Try!

With so many colorful and delicious types to choose from, it can be hard to pick which ones to bring home, so to save you the effort, we've narrowed down the best tomato varieties for Arizona gardeners. From tiny, bite-sized morsels that pack loads of flavor, to giant, beefy fruits [...]

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Lookin’ Sharp: Cacti and Succulents for Your Landscape Design

With our hot, dry weather here in Arizona, creating a lush garden can be difficult — unless you choose the right plants. Using cacti and succulents in your landscape design is a given in our area; cacti are, after all, a symbol of our state.

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From Pickles to Preserves: How to Save Your Vegetable Harvest

As a gardener, nothing feels quite as satisfying as seeing all your hard work pay off with a productive garden full of fresh veggies. While you can eat this produce straight from the garden, the last thing you want is to let any of it go to waste. Learn how to save your vegetables to enjoy later!

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How to Make Wine from Homegrown Grapes

Grow grapes in the Valley of the Sun? Turn your harvest into homemade wine! Discover the best grape varieties for Phoenix, what equipment you need, and easy steps to ferment, bottle, and enjoy your own backyard vintage.