🌱 Support Our Community Garden – Amazon Wish List 🌱

Want to help our community garden grow? We've put together an Amazon Wish List with essential items that will keep our garden thriving! Your generous contributions help provide the tools, supplies, and resources needed to maintain a beautiful and productive space for everyone to enjoy.

What’s on the List?
🌿 Gardening Tools – Trowels, pruners, gloves & more
💧 Irrigation Supplies – Hoses, drip kits & watering cans
🪴 Seeds & Seedlings – Organic, heirloom & pollinator-friendly plants
🌞 Shade & Seating – Canopies & benches for comfort
🌎 Compost & Soil Amendments – Worm castings, organic fertilizers & mulch
📦 Storage & Organization – Bins, raised beds & trellises

🛍 Click the Donate Here button to donate to our garden!

Every purchase, big or small, makes a difference! Thank you for supporting our community garden and helping us grow together. 💚

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We’re excited to partner with True Leaf Market! When you shop through our affiliate link, 10% of the proceeds go directly back to supporting our community projects. Whether you're buying seeds or gardening supplies, you can grow your garden while helping us grow our mission!

We’re thrilled to partner with Tower Garden to promote healthy living and sustainable food practices. When you purchase a Tower Garden through our link, 10% of the proceeds will help fund our programs, providing fresh produce and educational opportunities for the community. Grow your own garden while helping us cultivate a healthier, greener future!

Gardener’s Basics is proud to partner with Project Roots to promote healthy living and sustainable food practices. When you purchase through our link, 10% of the proceeds will support Project Roots’ mission, helping provide fresh produce and educational opportunities to the community. Grow your own garden while making a positive impact—together, we can cultivate a healthier, greener future!

Planting Calendar for the Low Desert (Credit: University of Arizona)

In the low desert regions of the Southwest, including Maricopa County, a wide variety of vegetables and fruits can be successfully grown by selecting the right plant varieties and planting them at the optimal times. This planting calendar—based on research from the University of Arizona—guides you through the unique climate, seasonal changes, and pest considerations of desert gardening.

Climate Considerations:
The low desert’s extreme temperatures, low humidity, and intense sunlight create unique challenges for gardeners. Choosing heat-tolerant and frost-resistant plant varieties is crucial. Use a soil thermometer to ensure soil temperatures are within the ideal range of 65° to 85°F for successful seed germination and plant establishment.

Seasonal Planting:
The region offers two primary growing seasons: spring and fall. Each season presents different challenges, from cold winter nights to scorching summer days. To maximize success, select quick-maturing crops and follow local planting calendars to avoid temperature extremes.

Pest Management:
Pests can pose significant challenges in desert gardening. Opt for plant varieties bred to resist common diseases and pests—often indicated by letters on seed packets (e.g., "V" for Verticillium wilt resistance). Timing your planting to avoid peak pest seasons, such as delaying fall planting until whitefly populations decrease, can further protect your crops.

Quick Tips for Success:

Select varieties that mature quickly and thrive in desert climates.

Follow local planting dates to avoid extreme weather.

Choose pest- and disease-resistant plant varieties.

Monitor soil temperatures for optimal germination.

Adapt gardening techniques (e.g., shading and soil management) to extend the growing season.

Use this calendar as your guide to enjoy bountiful harvests while navigating the challenges of desert gardening.

Why We Use Soil and Seedlings from the AZ Worm Farm

At our garden, we trust the AZ Worm Farm for high-quality soil and healthy seedlings. Their commitment to sustainability and soil health ensures that every plant gets the best possible start. By using their locally-produced, nutrient-rich products, we’re able to grow stronger, more resilient crops that thrive in the challenging low desert climate.

Superior Soil for Thriving Plants:
AZ Worm Farm’s soil blends are crafted from premium compost, worm castings, and organic matter—providing essential nutrients and beneficial microbes that promote root development and long-lasting plant health. This living soil enhances moisture retention, improves soil structure, and reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers.

Healthy, Locally-Grown Seedlings:
We choose AZ Worm Farm seedlings because they’re adapted to Arizona’s unique growing conditions. These robust, carefully nurtured plants give our garden a head start with better germination rates, stronger growth, and increased resistance to pests and disease.

Why It Matters:

Nutrient-Rich Soil: Supports healthy root systems and increases plant yields.

Sustainable Practices: Their organic composting and worm farming reduce waste and improve soil health naturally.

Locally Adapted Seedlings: Grown specifically for the Arizona climate, ensuring better survival and growth.

Eco-Friendly: Using their products promotes regenerative gardening practices that nourish the environment.

By partnering with the AZ Worm Farm, we’re investing in sustainable, thriving gardens while supporting local agriculture. Their soil and seedlings make a noticeable difference—from stronger plants to better harvests.