Local Gardens

So you’re kickin’ it in the Grand Canyon State and thinkin’ about turnin’ that arid backyard of yours into a little slice of Eden? Let me tell ya, it ain’t just cacti and tumbleweeds out here–Arizona’s got a range of growing zones that’d make a chameleon jealous. Whether you’re up in Flagstaff or chillin’ in…

Who says you can’t have a killer garden just ’cause you’re in the Land of the Midnight Sun? Look, Alaska may be more famous for its glaciers than its gladiolas, but don’t get it twisted; you can totally garden up here. The key? Knowin’ your growin’ zones like the back of your hand–or glove, more…

Hey there, green thumbs of Alabama! Y’all ready to dig in–literally? Listen up, ’cause whether you’re tryin’ to make your magnolias magnifique or your tomatoes the talk of the town, knowing your growing zone is clutch. Why? ‘Cause Alabama ain’t just college football and sweet tea, folks; we’ve got a pretty diverse climate, and what…

When you’re looking for pumpkins in Montgomery, Alabama, you’ve got some options. You can drive beyond the city limits to a legit farm, like Cornfield County Farms or Penton Farms, and do the picking yourself. Or you can meet Montgomery’s pumpkin farmers at a market like Sweet Creek Farm Market nearer to town. Now, let’s…

When you’re looking for pumpkins in Birmingham, Alabama, you’ve got some options. You can drive beyond the city limits to a legit farm, like Helena Hollow or Old Baker Farm, and do the picking yourself. Or you can meet Birmingham’s pumpkin farmers at a market like The Farmers Market at Pepper Place nearer to town….

Looking for a place to commune with plants in Tucson? You’ve got a few options right inside the Tucson city limits (and in the surrounding ‘burbs.) Here are the places plant life thrives closest to town: Tucson Botanical Gardens These are Tucson’s nearest botanical gardens: Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85712…

Alright, Georgia peaches, let’s get down to some good ol’ Southern gardening real talk. If you’ve been diggin’ around in that famous red clay, you’ve likely pondered one of gardening’s greatest mysteries: “What the heck can I plant in my piece of this Peach State?” Well, the answer, my friends, ain’t just in the soil–it’s…

Looking for a place to commune with plants in Phoenix? You’ve got quite a few options inside the Phoenix city limits (and in the surrounding ‘burbs.) Here are the places plant life thrives closest to town: Phoenix Botanical Gardens These are Phoenix’s nearest botanical gardens: Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008…

Looking for a place to commune with plants in Montgomery? Pickin’s are a little slim near town, but there are a couple of outlying arboretums that beef up The Gump’s offerings. Here are the places plant life thrives closest to town: Montgomery Botanical Gardens These are Montgomery’s nearest botanical gardens: Montgomery Botanical Gardens 1010 Forest…

Looking for a place to commune with plants in Birmingham? Pickin’s are slim inside the city limits, but The Magic City does have a couple of botanical gardens in and around the area. Here are the places plant life thrives closest to town: Birmingham Botanical Gardens These are B’ham’s nearest botanical gardens: Birmingham Botanical Gardens…