VEGETABLE GARDENING in Arizona, 7 Principles for SUCCESS: Growing in the Garden

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Gardening in Arizona is different, not impossible. We have different seasons than most. Zone maps on the back of seed packets and other zone maps don’t usually work here.
Introduction 00:00
Benefits of Gardening in Arizona 00:40
Challenges of Gardening in Arizona 01:19
1. Choose the best location 02:44
2. Focus on your soil 03:41
3. Plant at the right time 05:03
4. Plant short-season and adapted varieties 05:49
5. Understand your garden's microclimates 06:46
6. Water your garden correctly 07:06
7. Mulch your garden well 08:05
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@Scorpio_Song 2 жыл бұрын

Because of your wisdom and teachings I have produced such a full and beautiful and bountiful garden in Phoenix! I’m in positive shock and just so happy and so proud I can feed my family! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You changed my life! I can grow my own food in the desert and it’s beautiful!!!!! Bless you honey!

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

This makes me so happy. Thank you for sharing. You are exactly why I continue to do what I do. Best of luck to you and your family going forward.

@phoebebird1804 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am one year new to the Arizona desert climate. I'm experimenting and still getting my bearings in the garden. Thanks for these helpful tips. I'm in the Tucson area. 😊

@kbkeeto 2 жыл бұрын

Shade cloth and mulch are your best friends through the summers, welcome and good luck!

@tammymanuel9158 2 жыл бұрын

I am gonna have to put my shade cloth back up. I havent yet because a have a momma dove that has taken over one of my hanging pots. She is on round 3 of babies. When these leave, up goes the shader. I dont disturb doves.

@eviloracle Жыл бұрын

the monsoon season was an eye opener for a first time outdoor gardener. not so easy as indoor. between wind tearing shade cloth then the sun beating down, the hornworm caterpillars, the pots drying out so fast, has been very educational.

@brooketomten5775 2 жыл бұрын

I stumbled across your channel about 1 to 2 months ago; was so excited to finally find information with growing vegetables in Arizona! I went head first in learning as much as I possibly can and I still do and have recently started planting my first seeds (cucumber, zucchini, carrots, squash, pumpkin, lettuce, pak choi, and nasturtium) as of Sunday 6/12 and already have seeds sprout 2 days later. I have never been so excited to wake up and check out my new garden!

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting started. June is a tough time for many of those plants. Check my planting guides for planting dates for the best chance of success. growinginthegarden.com/what-grows-in-arizona-gardens-in-june/

@roseinthedesert3911 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! Thank you!

@deltatango5765 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great information! I am originally from the east coast, where I had a pretty successful garden, but here in the Phoenix area I feel like there's no hope. Everything I plant in Spring and Summer dies immediately. I've had good luck with broccoli, lettuce, and especially kale, in the winter, but everything else immediately starts dying when I transplant into my garden. I buy garden soil and add fertilizer and compost, and still no luck. I didn't add mulch at all, and that's probably part of the problem, and I never thought of having the plants only exposed to morning sun because I always hear that they need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. I'm going to try to get some mulch today and put my next batch of seedlings out this weekend. Thanks again for the tips!

@hemamenon2851 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela! Very helpful information..

@jf8461 7 күн бұрын

I garden in the HIGH desert of Southern California. My biggest challenges are: short growing season, and animals (rabbits, squirels, rodents, and some birds). It is one of the most difficult place I have ever gardened. Only Las Vegas was worse.

@jenniferelliott1957 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great explanation of the growing seasons! I'm in El Paso, Texas, not Arizona, but I think many of the things you talk about in your videos are applicable for us as well.

@zero2imperial 2 жыл бұрын

I'm here from Fort Hancock, 40 minutes east of El Paso also here taking notes!

@805Cowboys1 3 ай бұрын

Yeyyyy I’m planning to move to Arizona in a few months from California. I’m glad I don’t have to give up gardening! 🥹

@DukeofFoxboro 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another really useful video!

@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching my garden grow a little each day, that is my favorite part of gardening.Thank you for sharing your garden videos so now I can watch your garden grow too! Your garden is so inspiring! I love it so much I started filming garden videos too. I am in my 3rd year of gardening and still have so much to learn. I hope we can learn more from each other!

@annrichardson6957 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank You!!

@cacosta6294 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with your channel , such a beautiful garden , will definitely get the growing guide as soon as I have enough compost to start my garden here in mexicali ,

@canotv1564 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much súper good info for growing in Az

@NURSENOMADICRx Ай бұрын

excellent info

@deecooper1567 9 ай бұрын

Thank you as I live in nw Nevada desert. It’s a real challenge but I always learn something new each time I watch 🤩👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

@septimal_7 11 ай бұрын

I'm in Havasu and have wanted to find a video like this to help me be more aware of the challenges. And I super appreciate you adding in the benefits as well! It gives me hope. I always used to use the zone maps and would get very disheartened because I'd still fail.

@jessegeluz1072 Жыл бұрын

Ty sooo much for all your tips. I have been learning more and more. Blessed to find u. have the best day ever..all love, light and positive vibes to you and all in our world. happy growing 💨✨️👐🤗🕯💦🌿🪴

@GrowingInTheGarden Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@Waveridinggame Жыл бұрын

I m very impressed with this video!!! Everything I learned you hit on. You prioritized main points perfectly, and so direct and to the point that I bought your book and calendar.

@GrowingInTheGarden Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TerryCarter Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I appreciate you for sharing! I'm starting my garden here in Avondale and I'm looking to get some wisdom.

@ThatBritishHomestead Жыл бұрын

i love a colourful harvesting basket, I honestly plant so many varieties for that. Also i think that it helps with the vitamins and minerals

@LuckyFigFarm 2 жыл бұрын

My climate in south west Western Australia - Mediterranean - would have similar sun / heat (very hot!) but we also get cool and wet winters on the coast. We grow citrus too, in fact my local area was originally citrus farms.

@myretiredhobbiesgainesvill8140 2 жыл бұрын

I don't live in your area but I am in zone 7b in north Georgia. I still enjoyed watching your video, lots of good information for other areas as well. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@v.mishrasart43 2 жыл бұрын

Super👍👍👍👍

@juneramirez8580 2 жыл бұрын

Hey you are back. I only found older lessons! Need new ones!!!! I know a family that just moved here from back East with 11 children. Yes I did say 11!!!! She is trying to start a garden now in the low AZ desert. Will send your vlog over to her! Great lesson, thank you!!!

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

I post a video every Friday and blog posts each week too. If you go to my channel, you should see all the recent uploads. Thanks for sharing!

@juneramirez8580 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowingInTheGarden I am subscribed on your channel but todays is the first new one I found. Will have to check now that I know you have a new one every Friday. Thanks for responding.

@kevinhateswriting 3 ай бұрын

I'm a midwesterner relocating to the Phoenix area soon and I'm absolutely terrified at what will happen to my gardening hobby! Thank you so much for this video

@Ash-xx5zd 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I watched this video when I started gardening. Austin, TX is said to be sub tropical but I think it's more low desert atmosphere. Uuugh. People thriving here always is gardening in morning light or shade. And for nearly a decade I've been renting with unobstructed all day western/southern direct light. So thank u for the video. Hopefully maintain more green luscious container gardens!

@mohammedkamal3365 Жыл бұрын

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@phxfarmer4844 Жыл бұрын

Very good video thanks I have a lot of success with cherry tomatoes

@chadfoxnen6039 Жыл бұрын

thank youuuuuuu now I know all

@kbkeeto 2 жыл бұрын

Your most ambitious video yet. I hope all low desert gardeners see this video and gain inspiration. I had no idea what I was doing in 2020 when I started my garden in Scottsdale AZ, almost everything died once the heat of the summer came. But then I found your videos and your planting guide calendar. My third year garden is thriving, all thanks to you

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!!! You are why I do what I do. Thanks for letting me know. I wish you all the continued success.

@GrowingonVancouverIsland 2 жыл бұрын

Our climates are so different but yet our growing zones are almost the same. I also garden in zone 7-8. Our climate is completely different though. We live I'm a mild temperate rain forest

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. This is why zones aren't effective for many parts of gardening. Thanks for watching.

@brandispotsandplants 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in az in zone 9B as well I just found your channel, learning so much from you and I love the quality of your videos! how often do you water at this time of year I think I am watering way too much

@brandispotsandplants 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to start my own channel once I grow my skills!

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Right now, I'm watering my vegetable garden once every three days and my landscape plants every 10 days. Here in a couple weeks when we have consistent temps over 100°F in I will increase that to every other day for the veggies and once a week for the landscape. Hope that helps. Best of luck to you.

@ManilaLondon 2 жыл бұрын

In uk we need more warm and heat to survive our crop in summer . Frost in May or early June sometimes damage our plant..

@kellylemen7095 2 жыл бұрын

Learning to grow here in Mesa has been hard. This is my third year. Thank you for your videos. People keep telling me I’m over watering. But if I don’t water everyday. Everything dies. So I’m so happy to have found your videos. I have so much to learn.

@TheFatTheist 2 жыл бұрын

@Kelly Lemen I water every single day (at least during this part of the year) and I have been doing this for almost 15 years in Phoenix. Don't let anyone tell you that. If it works, it works. Now, I will say that if you add a thick layer of mulch as the plants grow you can extend your growth into June and even July with the same water schedule.

@sandsationaltravelbychrist4121 Жыл бұрын

I am in Mesa as well. I wish there was some sort of free service where someone would come to your space and show you everything.

@gardenfunwithjane4897 2 жыл бұрын

Hi from Utah! Wow it would be nice to grow all year long. Although we have a winter. Some times harsh but lately more mild. I love watching you for tips on hot 🏜️ desert advice. Mulch is a huge one for me too. We have to keep the very little moisture we get close to those roots. Even when we get rain it barely does anything. 😜 I love watching your videos. Thanks for all the great info

@eviloracle Жыл бұрын

5:30 minute mark, thank you so much for that. i was under the assumption we had one big growing season provided you could shade them enough during the hottest part of summer, as long as they didnt freeze, we could grow outdoors march through november. do you grow any super hot peppers, ones that take 6-8 months to produce peppers? in april i moved all of mine outside for the first time to try and clear up indoor space, and now almost september i went from multiple gallon ziploc bags of peppers indoors to less than a sandwich baggie size of peppers outdoors, given the same time frame indoor vs outdoor. thank you for making these videos btw, over the last year ive found myself watching your videos for tips for growing in az, and youve been very helpful!

@GrowingInTheGarden Жыл бұрын

Our best pepper harvests are still coming up - late fall and into December is when I get the most peppers from my garden. Over the summer they slow down and go a little dormant. I give them a good prune (if they need it) in early August and they produce like crazy in the fall.

@eviloracle Жыл бұрын

@@GrowingInTheGarden thank you, i havent lost hope yet !

@cherinamiller7011 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing all of this information. It has been a great help as we learn to grow in AZ. Can you tell me the best place to get mulch?

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I get mine from Arizona Worm Farm.

@manassrivastava1214 2 жыл бұрын

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@shastafog2516 2 жыл бұрын

Moving to Mesa from North Georgia, I need advice for sure

@Imjetta7 2 жыл бұрын

As we consider getting out of the hell hole that Oregon is becoming, Arizona is on our list of possibilities; thank you for this, it gives me hope that AZ might not be horrible.

@SD-xs3py 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. We have been here about a year from the hell hole of WA. What other states are on your list? We love the sun and the people, but the lack of water is intimidating for a western WA gardener.

@rhondaking5736 2 жыл бұрын

I love you garden and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Do you mulch around your citrus and if yes, with what?

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, compost or wood chips

@tommi.bowers Жыл бұрын

Hi! I love in the coachella valley in CA (i think we are considered a high-desert?) does that make a difference in gardening? We don't have a true monsoon season with lots of rain (usually just a little cloudy on some days) does that cut out that third growing season for me? Thank you for all of your tips!

@randydix8122 2 жыл бұрын

I've been following you now for two years. You've helped me tremendously. I live in Gilbert. Do you have a thought as to why I am growing different tomatoes to full size but they're not turning ripe. Any thoughts? In advance, thank you so much

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Usually it just takes time. The heat could be cooking them a little and preventing it. Tough time of year for sure.

@elisabethfinkel7398 9 ай бұрын

I want to start this year with veggies. I tried years ago and it was a disaster. Your help can definitely help. Where did you get the raised beds? that would be my starting point :) Thank you

@GrowingInTheGarden 9 ай бұрын

These are the raised beds I love: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1897453&u=2736599&m=118440&urllink=&afftrack=

@BaRRe0n Жыл бұрын

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@sonias1632 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tips! I am a beginner in gardening and I only have a small balcony and would love to get advice on what to grow. I get 3 hours of full 8am-10am morning sun, then it is in the shade. Can you recommend fruits and vegetables I can grow in containers. I am researching and getting confused because I’m not sure if 3 hours of sunlight is enough. Thanks in advance!

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

My blog has several blog posts on container gardening growinginthegarden.com/category/gardening/container-gardening/ and I wrote a book too: amzn.to/3wWY81A

@jamesguimary1252 Жыл бұрын

When you make a composh you add soil or not ?

@EzzyDT 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. What about snakes? Do you have tips to help avoid them? Thanks again.

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

If they aren’t venomous, I don’t mind them, they help with pests.

@silvia26ification 2 жыл бұрын

Do you mulch first or plant first? Especially when you direct seed-do you wait until the plants have come up and then add mulch around them? Or mulch first and move the mulch away to plant?

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

It depends. I lean more towards mulching first, especially during the warmer months. The mulch keeps the soil moist and helps the seeds to sprout.

@mariaanderson6503 2 жыл бұрын

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@mowebster9155 Жыл бұрын

Where could I find exact space for gardening in Mesa?

@tammywhatever8602 2 жыл бұрын

OMG. I need help in my gardening, here in NE Mesa, AZ!! I want to garden all year, but I am too new to this difficult processes. I've been container planting since co vid hit, but with whimpy results. 😫 I am serious about August planting & will be relying on any info anyone can give me! 🙏

@williehodges9864 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Angela, recently we've noticed our tomatoes splitting, we have heirloom indeterminants and hybrid determinants, what advice do you have.

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Splitting is usually a water uptake video. As temperatures heat up it gets difficult to keep them evenly watered as well. Do the best you can.

@xojassylove4023 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Are there any books your would recommend I also live in Phoenix and I really want to start a garden but I don’t know where to begin and I would love a book I could read to learn. God bless you :)

@GrowingInTheGarden Жыл бұрын

growinginthegarden.com/5-best-arizona-gardening-books/

@monamcdowell3376 5 ай бұрын

I live in Lake Havasu and our soil is horrible and rock hard. What kind of set up can I use to plant vegetables? Our water is really hard as well

@GrowingInTheGarden 4 ай бұрын

You may want to do raised beds: growinginthegarden.com/raised-bed-garden-design-tips/ or you can look into sunken garden beds as well: growinginthegarden.com/sunken-garden-beds-water-wise-gardening-in-the-desert/

@adepezzee2932 Жыл бұрын

My yard has pavers. Should I remove them or could I just do a raised garden bed?

@ashleemarie8779 Жыл бұрын

I use raised planters. If it’s a open bottom one it might ruin ur pavers from being wet

@DespiertaHispano 9 ай бұрын

Hello amiga, we live here in Vail. We are planning to grow a garden on rise beds. Is there a way you can give us a personalized tutoring/mentoring to me and my family?

@GrowingInTheGarden 9 ай бұрын

Hi - I teach a monthly live online class, you can get more information here: www.patreon.com/growinginthegarden

@putinhynes3848 2 жыл бұрын

Does the mulch add bugs? I am in Chandler AZ so where can I find the mulch that you use?

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

I get mine at Arizona Worm Farm

@theresawebb3420 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Angela, I’m in North Glendale. My husband built me raised bed pallet gardens off the ground because we have such a bad rabbit/critter problem. The bottom of my soil is 2-3 feet above ground held by stapled landscape cloth. My gardens are not thriving at all. Do you recommend planting on the ground; could this be the cause or is it possible for a successful garden in truly raised beds in your expert opinion? Thanks in advance! 🌵🌞

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

That’s tough. My guess is they would do better on the ground. Line the bottom and sides with hardware cloth. You may have to create an above ground barrier as well.

@loriwestern9103 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have the same problem, but my raised beds on the ground do much better, I use my raised beds off the ground for lettuce, last year we got chickens, their manure is helping and I started mulching heavily. This year my garden is doing much better.

@phone407 10 ай бұрын

Hello! I live in Maricopa City. I am a zone 9b. Do you by chance know if the city of Maricopa is considered "low dessert"? I have been trying to research this to no avail. Thanks so much!

@GrowingInTheGarden 10 ай бұрын

Yes!

@phone407 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! I appreciate your response :) I can't wait to create a garden!! Bless you@@GrowingInTheGarden ☺

@zxedzoicks8041 2 жыл бұрын

Angela, my friend and her hubby planted a garden and this past weekend when she went out to water (he had been doing it) she could smell mold, strongly. Is that normal? They did not amend the soil at all.

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

If there is mold I would cut back on watering.

@SubieNinja Жыл бұрын

everything i try to grow in Chandler just sprouts then dies. its extremely frustrating

@charlesheaton7192 Ай бұрын

Are you using tap water? Just curious im in chandler 😁👍

@GrowingInTheGarden Ай бұрын

Yes. I also harvest rain water and have that set up to water my garden when it is available.

@traderjosie100 Жыл бұрын

How do I find your planting calender for az

@GrowingInTheGarden Жыл бұрын

Hi. It's available in my shop: growinginthegarden.bigcartel.com/products

@tammymanuel9158 2 жыл бұрын

I am having issues with getting my radishes and potatoes to start. My carrots are not doing well either. I do not have automatic waters so i have to water by hand everyday. We water twice a day. Early am and after dark. We have a potassium water softener system. No hard water here. I need some advice please. Thanks

@iwenive3390 2 жыл бұрын

Olla pots help keep the soil moist when trying to start

@tammymanuel9158 2 жыл бұрын

All of my stuff is in pots. I live in an HOA and dont have land. So pots and buckets it is.

@iwenive3390 2 жыл бұрын

@@tammymanuel9158 you can put an olla in a pot.

@tammymanuel9158 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, what is an olla?

@melissasullivan1658 2 жыл бұрын

Tammy check out fine grade vermiculite. It’s a little pricy but we’ll worth the cost. I’m in 9b California - container only - and vermiculite is the ONLY thing that allowed me to successfully grow in 8% humidity, where soil turns hydrophobic quickly. I also add extra worm castings and I think those two things together ensure that every drop of water I give my grow bags stays in the grow bags + I also do 3” of straw mulch to reduce top soil evaporation. I’m a hand waterer (there’s no faucet on my balcony 😒), but this has helped tremendously. It’s possible, you just need to amend a bit. :) As for ollas, they’re terra cotta containers that leach moisture into the soil over time (you bury them in the soil). I think they take up too much space for my own containers, but there are also terra cotta watering stakes that do something similar but are skinnier. I sent my dad some for his Nevada garden and he says they help.

@KerriEverlasting Жыл бұрын

I have a more temperate desert, but desert all the same. Heavy clay and sand is not a good combo. 😕

@essieg2421 2 жыл бұрын

Does El Paso TX fall into this category ? Low desert?

@jenniferelliott1957 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in El Paso... it's actually high desert. We're at a higher elevation, and we get colder in the winter here, and not quite so hot in the summer. I'm still kinda new to El Paso, but it seems to me that many things Angela talks about in her videos are similar.

@essieg2421 2 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferelliott1957 thanks so much for the info

@jenniferelliott1957 2 жыл бұрын

@@essieg2421 You're welcome!

@paigeelynn401 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone have issues with snakes in their gardens?! I am moving to the desert from the northern Midwest, and I am so nervous to plant something that would attract them! Thanks in advance 😊

@darat4732 Жыл бұрын

I have the same question. Recently moved to tucson and am so scared I will find a rattle snake hidden in my plants.

@chelsearoselittle2547 2 ай бұрын

Do you teach classes?

@GrowingInTheGarden 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm teaching a class tonight at Mesa Public Library events.mesalibrary.org/event/summer-gardening-arizona-111910 I also teach a monthly online class www.patreon.com/growinginthegarden You can learn more about all of my classes on this page: growinginthegarden.com/gardening-classes/

@healthyliving9601 11 ай бұрын

I live in Phoenix and everything died on me even my aloe Vera… 😮😢

@GrowingInTheGarden 11 ай бұрын

It's been a rough summer!

@abigail6052 Жыл бұрын

Do you live un Arizona?

@GrowingInTheGarden Жыл бұрын

Yes, in Mesa

@abigail6052 Жыл бұрын

@@GrowingInTheGarden good i am planning to move there.

@abigail6052 Жыл бұрын

@@GrowingInTheGarden and i Love gardening etc. I come from Sweden totally different climate

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