Start Now to Grow Your Own Veggies

Blazing desert heat and hard-baked soil don’t seem like the best scenario for a garden full of tender vegetables and herbs. But our climate actually provides an opportunity to grow vegetables almost year-round. The thrill of growing your own can become a reality with just a few simple—but crucial—gardening tips. We know because we’ve been harvesting our own backyard vegetables in the Valley for more than 40 years.

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The $1.39 Fix for Your Costly Landscape Leak

Valley gardeners are now cruising nurseries for plants to fill in bald spots, create shade or liven the yard with color. Those who like to do the digging themselves should be prepared for the eventual pierced irrigation tube.

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Dangerous Beauty

Before you bring one home, there’s something you should know. The Sago Palm

The Sago Palm is turning up in stores everywhere and is irresistible to the gardener in search of a tropical look. Unfortunately, your dog likes it, too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Garden Binge

Go out in your yard now and do just about anything.

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Reap What We Sow

There is more work and more reward in a community garden than most anticipate.

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