Your garden soil is made up of a complex mixture of living organisms, minerals and organic material. In my last article, I showed you how you can create awesome gardening soil by testing your current soil and amending it appropriately.…
Arizona Master Gardener Manual
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension office has created this online manual for their master gardeners. It is full of great information and knowledge. It is an essential resource for gardening in the Southwest. Arizona Master Gardener Manual
How to Create Amazing Garden Soil from Clay, Silt or Sand
(Fun Fact: Stephen likes the taste of dirt.) Our health is directly affected by the health of our soil. In order for us to get the essential micro nutrients we need to stay healthy, we have to eat plants that…
How To Plant a Tree
If you haven’t already, you should read my other article, Fruit and Nut Trees 101 for information on when, where and what to plant. Then come back here to learn how to plant. There are three main ways for trees…
How to Prune Your Fruit & Nut Trees
(Stephen used to ride BMX bikes as a kid.) Pruning your trees in important for consistent growth and ease of harvest. Pruning is more of an art than a science and like anything else takes practice. Honestly though, once you…