Comments on: Vegetable Gardening in Arizona (2025 Guide for Desert Gardeners)

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:56:16 +0000

In reply to Alice K Garcia. Thank you!

By: Alice K Garcia

Alice K Garcia — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:19:00 +0000

First paragraph is a typo: should read “low” desert. Just thought you would want to know.

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:01:01 +0000

In reply to Lindsey. I really like using compost or "composted mulch". I add mulch usually twice a year after I plant and the plants have grown a bit. How much you water really depends on your soil. If your soil holds on to moisture, you may not need to. Water beds deeply each time you water and then water again when the top inch or two dries out. It seems like once temps are consistently over 100°F and nighttime temps are hot is when I have to water more. Hope that helps.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:30:40 +0000

What mulch do you recommend for adding above soil in AZ? How often do I need to add Mulch? at what temp in AZ do you recommend watering every day?

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:08:07 +0000

In reply to Theresa. Arizona Worm Farm

By: Theresa

Theresa — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:30:43 +0000

Where do you buy your mulch?

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:44:09 +0000

In reply to Priscilla .f..

Generally 40-50 percent is good for most vegetables. Here is a blog post with more detailed information: https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-create-shade-in-the-garden/

By: Priscilla .f.

Priscilla .f. — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 03:52:15 +0000

What percentage of shade cloth would be best for Arizona heat? I have a 4×4 raised garden bed i want to set up. I do want to get the shade up first before i plant.

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:13:38 +0000

In reply to Candice L Gimbel.

Hi, you can send an email to hello@growinginthegarden.com

By: Candice L Gimbel

Candice L Gimbel — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:59:57 +0000

Trying to reach Angela with a garden program and need for advice. Pls conact me or provide your email address

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 01:16:28 +0000

In reply to Jay. Thanks. I've often thought that our climates are similar just opposite times of the year! You can also subscribe to my monthly newsletter (I send out tips for the month and well as a summary of what I've added to the blog that month. Another option is to follow me on Facebook or Instagram. When I have a new post, I share it there as well. I hope that helps and thank you for following. Happy planting!

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 03:20:00 +0000

Great post. Even though I am in Australia, our summer conditions seem very similar to yours. The Wheatbelt area of Western Australia has very hot summers, with strong Easterly winds with temperatures regular over 40C. In the Autumn and Winter we sometimes get rain, but not enough, although it still isn’t cold enough during the day to wear a coat most days. We get frost at night though which can cause problems for tender plants.

Can you let me know how I can follow you, other than bookmarking your site?

Jay