Grow a Fall Tasty Garden
Great Gardens Start Here
There’s something special about growing fresh food right outside your door. And in Arizona, fall brings a new season of possibilities for your edible garden.
From cool-season vegetables and fresh herbs to citrus trees and other fruits, there’s plenty to discover. Whether you’re growing in the ground, a raised bed or containers on your patio, SummerWinds is here with quality plants, helpful garden know-how and Trusted Garden Advisors to help you grow with confidence.
Grow Fresh Fall Vegetables
As temperatures begin to cool, it’s time to welcome a delicious new season to the Arizona garden.
Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, lettuce, spinach, carrots, beets, peas and other cool-season favorites can bring fresh flavor, color and variety to your fall and winter garden.
Not sure what to plant—or when? Explore our guide to cool-season vegetables for Arizona, including planting information and plenty of ideas for your Tasty Garden.
Explore Cool-Season Vegetables
Fresh Herbs for Fall
A few fresh herbs can add a lot of flavor to both your garden and your kitchen.
Fall is a wonderful time to grow cilantro, parsley, dill and chives, along with perennial favorites like rosemary, thyme, sage and oregano.
Many herbs offer another garden benefit, too. When allowed to flower, herbs can provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.
Grow herbs in garden beds, raised beds or containers near the kitchen so fresh flavor is never far away.
Not sure which herbs are right for the season? Stop by and ask one of our Trusted Garden Advisors.
Grow Citrus & Other Fruits at Home
Arizona gardeners can grow an exciting variety of citrus and other fruits, and fall is a great time to discover new possibilities for your garden.
Explore citrus favorites like lemons, limes, oranges, mandarins and grapefruit, along with low-chill apples, peaches, plums and other fruits suited to our unique growing conditions.
Limited on space? Some semi-dwarf citrus and fruit trees can be grown in large containers, making homegrown fruit possible for patios and smaller gardens, too.
Whether you have room for a backyard fruit tree or a sunny patio with a large container, our Trusted Garden Advisors can help you find something you'll enjoy growing.
A Great Garden Starts With the Soil
Healthy soil helps create the foundation for a successful garden. Whether you’re growing vegetables and herbs in the ground, filling a raised bed or planting in containers, choosing the best soil for how and what you’re growing can help give your Tasty Garden a strong start—and support a delicious harvest.
Not sure which soil to use? Our guide makes it easy to explore some of our favorite soils and find the best fit for in-ground gardens, raised beds and containers.
Growing in a Raised Bed?
Raised beds can be a great way to grow vegetables, herbs and other edibles while creating a defined growing space that’s easy to tend. You can even build your garden around a theme, bringing together plants that complement each other—and the way you like to cook, eat and garden.
The right combination of location, soil, irrigation and plant choices can help you make the most of your raised-bed garden.
Whether you’re starting your first raised bed or refreshing one for the season, we can help you find the plants, soils, amendments and tools you need to get growing.
Explore Raised Bed Gardening Layouts
What Should I Plant Now?
Timing matters in an Arizona garden.
Our growing seasons can be very different from other parts of the country, so knowing what to plant—and when to plant it—can make gardening a little easier and a lot more rewarding.
Explore our seasonal gardening resources to discover what you can grow now, what’s coming next and how to make the most of each Arizona gardening season.
Additional Resources for Arizona Gardeners
Looking for something you can keep close at hand? We also carry a collection of gardening guides by Master Gardener Angela Judd of Growing in the Garden, with practical information and inspiration for gardening in our unique climate.
Available for purchase in our stores:
- Vegetable, Herb & Fruit Planting Guide
- Flower Planting Guide
- Garden Planner & Journal
- How to Grow Your Own Food
Look for them on your next visit to SummerWinds, or ask one of our Trusted Garden Advisors to help you find the resource that best fits what you’d like to grow.
Grow With Confidence
Not sure which vegetable to choose? Wondering what soil to use? Trying to decide which citrus tree is right for your backyard?
That’s what we’re here for!
Visit your local SummerWinds Nursery and talk with one of our Trusted Garden Advisors. We can help you choose plants suited to your garden and sun exposure, understand seasonal timing and find the soils, amendments, tools and garden products to help you succeed.
Great Gardens Start Here.
