November 18, 2024

Southwest Winter Gardening: What and How to Grow in Cold Months

Winter may seem like a time to put your garden to rest, but the desert Southwest tells a different story about what and how to grow in cold months. The colder months here offer the perfect opportunity to grow a variety of crops that thrive in cooler weather. With the […]
August 26, 2024

Using Sun and Shade to Your Advantage

Microclimates are areas in your yard that have unique beneficial growing conditions different than other areas of your yard based on wind, air temperature, humidity, sun/shade variances, soil moisture, and other conditions. For instance, the north side of a building receiving a lot of shade will be much colder than […]