In the Southwest, one of the most critical things we can do to help our plants thrive is to create good soil for them to grow in. I call this “Goldilocks” soil. It has to be not to hard, and not too soft – it has to be just right. […]
Peanuts are surprisingly easy to grow if you live in an area that is relatively dry, and, depending on variety, at least 90 days without frost. We are talking the warmer USDA growing zones, meaning 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Peanuts need at least 90 frost free days, so […]
Time to plant some beans in many parts of the Southwest. Even if you have no interest in a “vegetable garden,” you should still consider planting some beans, and here are my seven reasons. (Note that I said time is now for much of the Southwest. In climates cooler than […]
