Starting a garden in the Arizona desert is quite an undertaking but not impossible with the right preparation. Plans need to be made to protect your garden. After struggling with the idea I needed a greenhouse for years, I decided all I really needed was some sort of fencing and some way to shade the […]
What is a Master Gardener?
As described by the American Horticultural Society’s web site https://ahsgardening.org/gardening-resources/master-gardeners/, a Master Gardener is an individual who received intensive horticultural training who then volunteers as a Master Gardener in their community by giving lectures, creating gardens, conducting research, and many other projects. If growing things and helping others is a passion of yours, you may be […]
OMW To Master Gardener
For several years I contemplated becoming a Master Gardener. I first heard of the concept through friends who were actually doing just that! I have always loved gardening and growing up, my parents always had a beautiful garden where we could enjoy flowers or pick vegetables for salad and other tasty treats. First, there was […]