Empowering School, Community, and Home Gardeners to
grow their own food

​We provide gardening classes, technical assistance consultations, and resources to qualifying partners in Maricopa County.

Warm Season Gardening

Spring is a great time to go outside and plant a garden! The soil is warm, the days are sunny but not hot, and the soil is ready to nurture plants. Be sure to choose fast-growing varieties of vegetables so you can harvest before high temperatures slow or shut-down plant production. Try the following:
  • Peppers
  • Tomatoes
  • Summer squash/zucchini
  • Radishes
  • Melons
  • Pumpkins
  • Sunflowers
  • Basil
These plants enjoy sun and warmth but need to be watered regularly. Grow these in your in-ground or raised bed garden or in large containers to enjoy fresh vegetables in your salad, snack, or main dish. Check out the Maricopa County Planting Calendar for more information. Happy Gardening!

To Get Help with Garden Planning or to Schedule Gardening Classes Please Contact:

Marina Gallardo
Community Lead Coordinator
(602)-827-8221 | macostaortiz@email.arizona.edu

Contact Us

Phone: (602) 827-8200
Email: UAMaricopaNutrition@cals.arizona.edu
4341 East Broadway Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85040

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This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact 1-800-352-8401. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.