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Tucson desert gardening

Must have garden protectors-shade cloth, netting and floating row covers

Gardening in the desert baffles many Tucsonans, because the summer heat and winter cold means spending more time protecting plants from the...
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Using microclimates as a planting strategy

Growing plants in the desert is challenging, and unlike our neighbors in Phoenix, the Tucson area not only has to contend with the heat, but cold...
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Growing herbs in the desert

Growing herbs in the desert may sound impossible, but for the Tucson and Green Valley areas, herbs are easy if you pick ones that can take our...
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Get that garden critter-proofed before you plant

It’s gardening time in Tucson and Green Valley, and if you haven’t critter-proofed your garden area yet-you’d better do so before...
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Garden planting time for Tucson coming up!

While no one can predict the weather with any certainty, according to the National Weather Service, April 1st is the average last frost date for...
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Cover those tomato plants! Freezing night ahead.

If Tucson’s recent warm weather had you itching to set out tomato plants, and you decided to go ahead and set them out; Mother Nature is...
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Harvesting tips for your winter vegetable garden

In Tucson and Green Valley winter gardens, harvesting continues for lettuce, kale, broccoli, cauliflower and peas. Harvesting techniques vary per...
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Be patient: planting time for tomatoes is not here yet

The perfect weather in southern Arizona has gardeners in Tucson and Green Valley raring to set out tomato, pepper, and eggplant plants. Unless you...
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Events for gardeners and lovers of Farmer's Markets

The Community Food Bank in Tucson has compiled a list of events of interest to gardeners and folks interested in everything from composting toilets...
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Community Food Bank Spring 2012 Garden Workshop Series-sign up now

The Community Food Bank in Tucson is offering free classes in gardening, so sign up soon to reserve your spot! In the area of vegetable gardening,...
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