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Planting Calendar

Phoenix Planting Calendar

Month-by-month planting guide built for the greater Phoenix area and East Valley. Know exactly when to start seeds, transplant, and expect harvests.

  • Fall & winter planting windows
  • Spring planting windows
  • Specific dates for seed-starting indoors
  • Harvest timing estimates
Popular 🍅 PDF · 4 pages
Variety Guide

Best Tomato Varieties for Arizona

After growing dozens of tomato varieties over the years, I've narrowed it down to the ones that truly perform in Phoenix heat — with honest notes on each.

  • 12 tested variety profiles
  • Heat tolerance ratings
  • Days to maturity in our climate
  • Where to source seeds locally & online
New 🌱 PDF · 8 pages
Starter Guide

Desert Beginner's Starter Kit Guide

Everything a first-time Phoenix gardener needs to know before planting a single seed — soil, timing, tools, and the mistakes I wish I hadn't made.

  • Desert soil basics & amendments
  • Raised bed vs. in-ground comparison
  • Essential tools list (no fluff)
  • Most beginner-friendly crops to start with
  • Common mistakes to avoid
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Watering Guide

Desert Watering: A Phoenix Garden Guide

Watering wrong is the #1 mistake new Phoenix gardeners make. Deep vs. frequent, drip setup, how heat changes everything — all of it in plain language.

  • Watering frequency by crop type
  • How to set up a basic drip system
  • Seasonal adjustment guide
  • Signs of over- and under-watering
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Variety Guide

Peppers in the Phoenix Desert

A full variety comparison guide for growing jalapeños, bells, Anaheims, and more in the Valley heat. Coming soon — subscribe to be notified.

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Seasonal Guide

Surviving Phoenix Summer (For Your Plants)

What to grow, what to protect, and how to prep your soil during the brutal June–August window. Coming soon.

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These guides are built for the greater Phoenix metro area and East Valley — roughly USDA zones 9b and 10a. If you're in Tucson, Flagstaff, or higher elevation areas, the timing will be somewhat different, though the variety recommendations and techniques still apply.
Start with the Desert Beginner's Starter Kit Guide — it covers everything you need to know before planting anything. Pair it with the Phoenix Planting Calendar so you know when to actually do it. Or grab the bundle and get everything at once for the best value.
Because these are digital downloads, I generally don't offer refunds — but if you have a genuine issue with your purchase, reach out and I'll make it right. I want every guide to be genuinely useful.
Yes — I'm working on guides for peppers, summer survival strategies, and a companion planting guide specific to Phoenix. The best way to know when they drop is to subscribe to the newsletter.
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