Backyard Gardening Resources
Welcome to our resource guide for urban growers! Below you’ll find a list of resources for amateur and seasoned gardeners!
Steadfast Farms Consulting
https://www.steadfast-farm.com/consulting
For the more serious gardener or a future farmer.
LEHR Garden System
For minimal maintenance, but super productive operation. Great for growing a lot in an 8×24 foot space. Starting at $2500 per bed with great customer service and starter kits.
Arizona Worm Farm
Sign up for a range of classes that teach desert farmers the basics of composting, gardening, and much more! For the price of $25, you can register for Gardening 101 which teaches a jam-packed introduction to organic gardening in the desert.
Growing in the Garden Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@GrowingInTheGarden
Learn from Angela, a Master Gardener in Mesa, AZ. She posts weekly videos that provide tips and inspiration for your garden.
Maricopa County Master Gardener Classes
https://extension.arizona.edu/maricopa-county-desert-institute-gardening
Participate in a 2-hour virtual class from a Master Gardener. Upcoming classes include tomato and spring vegetable gardening.
Dig It Gardens
https://www.digphx.com/workshops-events
They offer various workshops and events on different types of gardening (vegetable, cactus, indoor, and butterfly).
Agave Farms
http://www.agave-farms.com/how-to-videos
Reference their planting guide for how-to videos on raised bed preparation, companion planting, pruning, and much more!
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