Let's Talk About Plants

A home for posts about specific plants and varieties — vegetables, houseplants, cacti, and whatever else is thriving (or struggling) in the desert.

Plant highlights

Growing Armenian Cucumbers in Arizona Heat: Crisp Harvests From Patio to Plate

Armenian cucumbers thrive in Arizona heat: patio pots, trellis tips, harvest young for crisp salads, pickles, and summer plates.

Okra thrives in Arizona heat: when to plant, pots vs ground, harvest young pods, and cook fried, gumbo, or pickled.

Turn scrap paper and garden seeds into plantable greeting cards — pulp, press, dry, decorate, and give a card that grows.