FREE gardening class with Garden Guru, Diane Nickle.
Saturday February 21st 1- 2 pm
1237 W 10th Place
Tempe, AZ
Your neighborhood gardener wants to teach you to plant and grow things in your yard. We will talk about veggies and ornamentals, and what to plant to feed yourself and delight your senses.
Please R.S.V.P. A.S.A.P.!
602.620.2821 diane@gardenguruaz.com
It’s hard to believe another new year is upon us! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. I have been gardening the past few days, planting more broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage seed. I also planted some tomato seeds, preparing for a spring garden. The broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage seed were planted directly in the ground, the tomato seeds I planted in cells to start indoor. It’s not too late to start lettuce, chard, carrots, spinach, cilantro, parsley, kale and arugula.
I also started a worm farm that I received for my birthday!! Here I am just over a month out and have collected some “gold”, worm castings for some of my plantings!
I want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
YES, it is time to start getting ready for Fall planting! You can get a head start on your Fall garden by planting seeds of summer squash (zucchini & patty pan), winter squash (butternut & pumpkin), cucumber, gourds, okra, radish, basil, amaranth, just to name a few. Some plants are even available at local nursery’s. (Remember to shop locally!)
Welcome to summer in the desert! I have included a couple of links to assist you in caring for your plants water needs. If you have further questions regarding plant care please contact me.
This link, links you to important information for all households! http://wateruseitwisely.com/
For specific lawn and plant recommendations follow this link. http://wateruseitwisely.com/?s=watering+guide
If you are wondering about planting for your summer garden, don’t worry there is still time! Or, you would like to to add variety to your landscape areas. Alternatively, you may just want to add summer color to your environment. Contact me for a special offer for the month of June to assist you in choosing the right plantings! Half off my regular fees for your first hour, does not apply to transportation fee. Please mention reading this when scheduling!
Salvia, Scabiosa, & Verbena
when it comes to using water! Here is a great website for us desert dwellers.
http://wateruseitwisely.com/
