N Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree Permies

Avocado Trees 2 Replies

Has anyone out there had any experience with growing avocado trees? I've had varying information from nurseries. Thanks!

Started by Gwen Hogan. Last reply by Chris Byers Oct 21.

Natural Window Cleaner Works Great As Ant Killer 2 Replies

Great to meet members of our Permie group last night at Greg Peterson's Fruit Tree talk at C4 in Cave Creek! We had a total of 11 gardeners in the class. I mentioned a natural glass cleaner that I ...

Tagged: Class, Tree, Fruit, Killer, Ant

Started by Nancy Caroli. Last reply by Nancy Caroli Oct 21.

Fruit trees from PPG Fruit Tree program are awesome 2 Replies

This evening I had a chance to see the fruit trees that my friend, Theresa Rigney planted last year from the PPG's fruit tree program. What beauties! The peach trees are very full and about 7 feet ...

Started by Nancy Caroli. Last reply by Nancy Caroli Oct 9.

Raised Garden Beds Keep Veggies Above the Rodents 5 Replies

I've been searching for a way to actually GET vegetables from my garden. Have been sharing too much with the rodents! I live 1/4 mile s. of Carefree Hwy. in the middle of ground squirrel land. So I...

Tagged: rodents, raised bed

Started by Nancy Caroli. Last reply by Denise Lindow Sep 24.

Classes in Cave Creek & Scottsdale this week! 1 Reply

Check out Cave Creek Coffee Company (C4) on Wed 9/16 at 7:00 - 8:30 PM for a class on Eco-friendly Techniques for Gardening in the Desert with Doreen Pollack. AND a Fruit Tree Class with Greg Peter...

Started by Christy Grace. Last reply by Nancy Caroli Sep 24.

Looking for a location to host PPG Classes in North Valley 6 Replies

I am looking for hosts sites for PPG classes in North Valley. I hear tell there is a new YMCA and a branch of Paradise Valley Commuinty College going in near Cave Creek. Anyone have news about tha...

Started by Doreen Pollack. Last reply by Doreen Pollack Sep 21.

Live near Union hills and Cave Creek Rd 1 Reply

I would like to find a group near me you sound like the closest. Treasa

Started by Treasa Birchett. Last reply by Nick Sep 20.

Where do you purchase top quality garden supplies LOCALLY? 2 Replies

I am looking for local sources where you buy seeds, plants and other natural, organic gardening supplies from a local source and owner. An independent nursery or garden shop perhaps. No big box sto...

Tagged: local, transplants, seeds

Started by Doreen Pollack. Last reply by Denise Lindow Aug 7.

free to a good home...or, rather, a garden... 12 Replies

Hi all, I have a ton of volunteer sunflowers coming up from last years crop. Some are Evening Sunflowers (they have the darker color heads), the others are the multi-headed, smaller (as in 6' inste...

Started by Denise Lindow. Last reply by Doreen Pollack Jun 19.

grape leaf skeletonizer warning! 2 Replies

Well, if that isn't the prettiest little moth I've ever seen--blue-black and sleek. Nasty creatures! I've found two leaves with eggs on them. Just letting the rest of you know that they've appeared...

Started by Denise Lindow. Last reply by Denise Lindow Apr 25.

Mexican Oregano..??? 3 Replies

Hi Everyone, I lost my last Mexican Oregano plant 2 years ago, and I'm finally out of the stuff I dried. Has anyone out there seen Mexican Oregano seeds or plants? I saw seeds for sale once (Native...

Started by Denise Lindow. Last reply by Michele Apr 9.

Monday "Visit My Garden" Meeting 3 Replies

Hi All, Our north side group is sort of trying to create a meeting habit, a chance to get together, visit each other's gardens to see what we're all doing, compare notes, share experiences, lend a ...

Started by Denise Lindow. Last reply by Denise Lindow Mar 9.

diatomaceous earth and other stuff 2 Replies

I just joined the guild and live in N. Scottsdale - Scottsdale Road and Lone Mountain. I'm looking for some food grade diatomaceous earth. (not much - just want to experiment to see if it will keep...

Started by Marci. Last reply by Denise Lindow Mar 6.

Chipper 8 Replies

Anyone in this area interested in donating or chipping in to purchase a wood chipper for the North permies to use?

Started by Erika. Last reply by Nick Feb 14.

Introduction 10 Replies

Good Morning, I'm up in Carefree and just beginning my first vegetable garden here. After growing vegetables in the midwest, this will be quite a change! I've got almost an acre behind the wall bu...

Started by Kristen. Last reply by Peggy Feb 8.

Best Nursuries? 3 Replies

Any thoughts on some (not good) but GREAT nursury around the N. Phoenix area? Specifics are maybe for edible things to plant!

Started by Nick. Last reply by Kathy Feb 8.

heirloom tomatoes from seeds

Good Afternoon dear gardeners, Here is an update. I ordered several packets of heirloom tomato seeds from Gary Isben's heirloom tomato seed business in California, http://store.tomatofest.com/Sear...

Started by Kristen Feb 4.

What's wrong with my tomatoes and peas? 1 Reply

Hello...I live in NE Scottsdale about Shea and Frank Lloyd Wright. I just strated gardening here in AZ in Fall. I had quite a few peas coming until about the last week when they all started to turn...

Started by Shelley. Last reply by Denise Lindow Feb 4.

tomatoes

It is time == perhaps "past-time" -- to start your tomato seeds indoors. Planting should be at the end of February, I believe. Please add any tomato advice/commentary for those of us who are newbi...

Started by Kristen Jan 13.

mourning the loss of my zucchini 10 Replies

Hi, I'm located at 94th Street and Cactus (sort of). Am I North enough for this group? I thought it would be fun to hear about what others in this area are doing. Today, while treating for an aphid...

Started by Denise Lindow. Last reply by Anne Goldfeld Jan 6.