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Milkweed with multiple butterflies on it and text that reads "Milkweed for Desert Gardens" in white on the picture.

Nurturing Nature: A Local Guide to Growing Milkweeds in Arizona

Discover import tips for growing milkweeds in Arizona, as well as milkweed varieties we recommend for your desert garden and our beneficial pollinators.

plants being eaten by insects, squirrels, earwigs, leaf minors, covered with powedery mildew - with the title what's eating your garden

A Guide To Garden Pests - Discover What's Eating Your Garden

Have you noticed that something is eating or destroying your garden little by little? Discover the many insects and animals that are sucking, chewing or acting as leaf miners to your plants, along with some typical diseases that appear during warmer months.

Defend Your Garden with Ease: 10 Practical Tips to Combat Common Animals and Pests

Have you noticed unexplained nibbles and bites in your garden? If so, chances are you have an uninvited guest. We've got 10 practical tips to help protect your garden from unwanted animals and pests.

4 different vegetarian dishes made with garden-fresh ingredients.

4 Tasty Vegetarian Dishes You Can Celebrate!

Get ready to enjoy some of your well-earned garden harvest this 4th of July with these four tasty vegetarian dishes!

4 different summer drinks made with garden-fresh ingredients.

Delicious Garden-Fresh Summer Drinks

Want to enjoy a refreshing summer drink that incorporates garden-fresh ingredients? We've got 4 recipes for you to choose from—3 that are alcohol free and one made with tequila made from blue agave!