Summer Gardening in the Desert

  • April 19, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  • Queen Creek Botanical Gardens

    25002 South 206th Street
    Queen Creek, Arizona 85142
Ticket Price $20.00 Buy Tickets
Description

Is your summer garden ready to thrive and withstand the heat? Many gardeners try to extend their spring harvest, abandon their summer garden, or take a break to plan their Fall Garden. With Agriscaping's simple steps for summer gardening success, you can enjoy a lush summer harvest, regardless of your spring garden's performance.
 

  • Identify Your Summer Microclimate: Map out your garden’s microclimates for peak production.
  • Assess Water Needs: Determine increased water requirements for summer and how to schedule your watering system for optimal production and conservation.
  • Utilize Rainwater and Grey Water: Learn how to integrate rainwater and grey water into your summer gardening practices.
  • Soil Improvements: Enhance your soil for better summer garden results.
  • Feeding Schedules: Establish effective feeding routines for your plants.
  • Transition from Spring to Summer: Seamlessly move from your spring garden to a thriving summer garden.
  • Extend Your Spring Harvest: Discover simple tricks to prolong your spring harvest through the summer.
  • Year-Round Tomatoes: Learn how to grow tomatoes even in the extreme summer heat.


 

*Ticket includes admission to the gardens 

Date & Time

Sat, Apr 19, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Venue Details

Queen Creek Botanical Gardens

25002 South 206th Street
Queen Creek, Arizona 85142 Queen Creek Botanical Gardens
Queen Creek Botanical Gardens

Queen Creek Botanical Gardens is a nonprofit organization that inspires and educates about elegant edible plants, showing the future of sustainable food production in landscaping.  Unique among botanical gardens, all of the plants in the Gardens are edible－fruits, vegetables, herbs or edible flowers have been individually selected for their aesthetic style and elegance. Additionally,the 10-acre Gardens feature the only fully-operational industrial-age water mill in the American Southwest, shops, and themed demonstration gardens. The Gardens provide a place to escape, enjoy the beauty of nature, and learn more about food security through community resources.  Future developments at the Gardens include a reception center, and state of the art conservatory with an education center and expanded exhibits. 


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