Downloadable guides built from years of real growing experience in Phoenix and the East Valley.
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Every guide is built for our climate, our soil, and our two growing seasons.
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Get all three guides in one download — the Phoenix Planting Calendar, Best Tomato Varieties for Phoenix, and the Phoenix Beginner's Garden Kit. Everything a new Phoenix gardener needs to get started, built from years of real experience in the Valley. Watering guide coming soon.
Month-by-month planting guide built for the greater Phoenix area and East Valley. Know exactly when to start seeds, transplant, and expect harvests.
After growing dozens of tomato varieties over the years, I've narrowed it down to the ones that truly perform in Phoenix heat — with honest notes on each.
Everything a first-time Phoenix gardener needs to know before planting a single seed — soil, timing, tools, and the mistakes I wish I hadn't made.
A full variety comparison guide for growing jalapeños, bells, Anaheims, and more in the Valley heat. Coming soon — subscribe to be notified.
What to grow, what to protect, and how to prep your soil during the brutal June–August window. Coming soon.
After years of trial and error in the Phoenix heat, these are the tools and supplies that earn a permanent spot in my backyard.
The easiest drip setup for raised beds. Set it and forget it — crucial in Phoenix summer.
View on Amazon → 🪴Trowel, cultivator, and transplanter — rust-resistant and built to last in Arizona's dry heat.
View on Amazon → 🍅Great way to trial multiple varieties in your first season and find your Phoenix favorites.
View on Amazon → 🌿Balanced 8-8-8 formula — works well in our alkaline desert soil without burning roots.
View on Amazon → 🪵Cedar naturally resists rot — a good starter raised bed that holds up well in Phoenix's dry climate.
View on Amazon → 🌍A ready-to-use, well-draining mix for filling Phoenix raised beds. Compare options and blend in compost.
Search on Amazon →Want the full list? See the Phoenix garden gear guide, with 25 picks sorted by task: watering, shade, soil, seed starting, pests, and frost protection.
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