Our ward gardening expert, Deneen Rogers, has offered up some helpful information regarding winter gardening. She says...
"Now is the time to prepare your soil in preparation for fall planting. Check the Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Service for information. (602-470-8086, ext. 301)
Don't have room? Plant in containers! Most anything will work that has drainage (holes in the bottom).
(Spa Garden)
Winter gardens consist of leafy greens, beets, carrots, onions, peas (snow and sugar snaps), cabbage, broccoli, chard and radishes. There are more, but these are the ones I plant. You can also get a planting guide and more details from the extension office.
Be sure to wait until the weather cools down - middle of October or so. By waiting, you will get a better germination than to plant too early and have to start over again!"
If gardening isn't your thing, but you still enjoy fresh produce, here's something you might want to look into:
Utah peaches, tomatoes, raspberries, pears, nectarines, plums and fall apples will be available for pre-order and pick-up on Thursdays at the fruit stand on the northwest corner of Val Vista and Brown Road in Mesa.
Interested? Email azfruitlady@yahoo.com.
