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3 images related to the making of a fresh-made shrub drink.

How to Make a Fruit Shrub: A Refreshing Twist for Your Drinks

Learn how to make a refreshing fruit shrub drink with this easy recipe! Combine fruit, sugar, and vinegar to create a tangy, flavorful syrup perfect for mixing with sparkling water or cocktails. Customize with herbs or spices for unique flavors. Perfect for summer sips or year-round enjoyment!

4 different holiday-inspired drinks made with fresh herbs.

Enjoy Festive Drinks Made with Fresh Herbs

The holidays are about savoring simple moments, solo or with loved ones. Adding herbs like rosemary, mint, thyme, or sage to your drinks makes each sip special. From cozy nights to lively gatherings, these herb-infused drinks add festive cheer to any celebration.

4 images of different microclimates: trees, flowers and shrubs, a pergola with vine growing above and flowers and trees nearby, a raised garden with shrubs, flowers and trees, and a small lawn with a cornhole game, trees, shrubs, and patio nearby.

Creating Microclimates in Your Arizona Yard & Garden

Living in Arizona can be challenging for gardening and landscaping enthusiasts due to our intense heat, dry conditions, and unique desert climate. However, creating microclimates in your yard or garden can help mitigate these harsh environmental factors, allowing a wider variety of plants to thrive!

Gloved hands holding fertile soil, N - green foliage, P - strong roots, and K - healthy growth illustration, and a clean and healthy desert landscape.

Fall Garden Prep: End of Summer Cleanup & Fertilizing

End-of-August garden care in the Greater Metro Phoenix, AZ area includes fertilizing for fall growth, recovering plants from summer stress, enhancing soil health, and boosting perennials and lawns. Paired with summer cleanup, it ensures a thriving, resilient garden as cooler weather arrives.

A shaded desert landscape, a dove in a tree, a bee drinking water, a Robin in a bird bath, a landscape with speckled shade, and a butterfly on lantana.

Summer Support for Wildlife Visiting Your Garden

In Arizona's Valley of the Sun, supporting birds and other instrumental pollinators in your summer garden can be both rewarding and crucial for our local ecosystem. We've got some tips to help you create a welcoming environment where these beneficial creatures to recoup from the heat.