There are lots of vegetables that grow well through the cool autumn weather. Some plants need longer days and a bit warmer soil to really get started, but all produce through the end of the year. You can start seed in August by growing your starts in a cool, shady spot in the garden. We also have seedling starts ready for transplant here at Watters Garden Center through October. Plant them in the garden as your summer plants fade. Plant seeds deeper in the fall than in the spring. Typically, … [Read more...] about Vegetables You Can Plant in September
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Exploring Seven Yavapai Medicinal Plants with Herbal Uses
Arizona is all grown up and well past its 100th anniversary as a state. Pioneers to the territory needed to be resourceful, work hard and figure out how to work with the land, including its healing powers. Much of this knowledge came from those before and the indigenous people who knew the land well. Without access to pharmacies on the wagon trails, these trailblazers needed to survive on wild plants. Below are the Top 10 medicinal plants used by Yavapai County founders and their use. Agave … [Read more...] about Exploring Seven Yavapai Medicinal Plants with Herbal Uses
Twelve Low-Maintenance Landscape Tips, Tricks
Every landscape needs some upkeep. Many are labors of love for the outdoors, nature and all plants that grow in the yard. Water by hand and mowing take up large amounts of time and resources. Weeding and pruning require seasonal time and energy as well. Many ornamental plants need care to keep them looking vivacious and their best. Low maintenance landscapes have many of the same traits. Here are time-tested techniques that save you time and energy while still having a stunning yard. … [Read more...] about Twelve Low-Maintenance Landscape Tips, Tricks
Top Ten Sedums Recommended as Groundcover Plants
Most gardeners remember their grandmother’s tall Autumn Joy growing in the hottest parts of the garden. Their joyous cousins spread and creep with the same sizzling blooms that make Sedum the ideal plant for gardeners that want less water and responsibility but still want the same beauty of a cottage garden. Sedum is basically like cacti without all the thorns. There are close to 500 species known as Sedum or Stonecrops. Although all Sedums flower, they’re usually grown for their foliage, … [Read more...] about Top Ten Sedums Recommended as Groundcover Plants
Identifying Best Smelling Plants for Outdoor Gardens
Arizona is famous for outdoor activities. When all this activity brings the party to your deck, patio or pool’s edge, the fragrance of the garden should be positive and uplifting to the friends that gather. This is the perfect place to add sweetly scented plants for ambiance. Forget the candles and citronella. The right plants remind us why the mountains of Arizona are meant to be enjoyed outdoors. The fragrance of many plants intensified at night are yet another reason to relax under the … [Read more...] about Identifying Best Smelling Plants for Outdoor Gardens
Prescott Food Forest Gala Marks a Major Victory for Gardening Education Programs
On Tuesday Feb. 21, at The Club at Prescott Lakes, we hosted a Victory Garden Gala to raise awareness and funds to support the Gardeners Of Destiny (GOD) gardening education training program at B Organic Farm, Chino Valley. The evening was a total success. More than 125 people from all sectors of our community came to support our mission to empower people to grow food for health and self-sustainability. I am grateful for the support from our sponsors, donors, friends and neighbors. I want … [Read more...] about Prescott Food Forest Gala Marks a Major Victory for Gardening Education Programs
Are Fruit Trees a Good Investment?
You used to need a lot of land to grow fruit trees. Dwarf and semi-dwarf fruit trees have allowed growing them in just about any yard. Most standard-sized fruit trees mature at a height and width of between 18-25 feet. Not only will this require a big chunk of your yard, but it also makes them tall to prune and spray without using a ladder. Even with smaller trees, growing fruit is a long-term investment. Fruits can take anywhere from two to 10 years to bear fruit. If you plan to be … [Read more...] about Are Fruit Trees a Good Investment?
Spring 2023 Free Garden Classes taught at Watters Garden Center
January 14 @ 9:30 am: Happy, Healthy Houseplants with Professional Style You'll learn the top plants grown indoors and how to care for them. Learn best practices for watering, light placement, and how to treat and prevent pests and problems. January 21 @ 9:30 am: Top Local Landscapes with Flare Students learn the best local companion plants—flowers, evergreens, and more--for maximum seasonal color, and the right places to place them for gardening success. January 28 @ 9:30 am: Why … [Read more...] about Spring 2023 Free Garden Classes taught at Watters Garden Center
Top Evergreen Shrubs of Winter
Autumn colors are spectacular. The colors and textures are unique to the four seasons of the Mountain West. As we lose the last autumn leaves, the landscape can feel naked and bare. Deciduous plants, which lose their leaves through winter, often expose you to prying eyes, vehicle glare, and a yard that feels empty. Evergreens take center stage for the next few months, and you can feel when the landscape doesn’t have the right mix of evergreen trees and shrubs. Not to worry, you will find the … [Read more...] about Top Evergreen Shrubs of Winter
Watters Garden Center to host Frontier Rotary Grapes-4-Good Benefit on September 25
Wine Flows and spirits lift as the gardens come alive at Watters Garden Center hosts Prescott Frontier Rotary’s 16th benefit. On September 25, 5–8 pm, the garden center transforms into “A Garden Party,” with all proceeds going directly to Rotary community causes. Grapes-4-Good received an outpouring of support last year raising more than $95,000. The top auction items this year are trips to Austria and Italy. See Pinterest Board of past Grapes-4-Good events. The event features a gorgeous … [Read more...] about Watters Garden Center to host Frontier Rotary Grapes-4-Good Benefit on September 25