Howard Galin

October is a busy month for desert gardeners. With pleasant daytime temperatures returning, we can again resume many of the important garden activities that are

As this summer heats up, we have already experienced many days of very high temperatures. Be ready; the month of August promises more of the

In June, we begin having intensive sun, high temperatures and minimum rainfall. Accordingly, we must properly prepare our gardens and landscapes for our upcoming summer

In May, with milder weather and increased daylight, we have the opportunity to spend more time “sprucing up our garden landscapes! If you are planning

As April arrives, we now see our gardens growing “full-time” producing an abundance of leaves and flowers. We will also observe the first stages of

March is the first full month of the 2026 growing season. Before starting your gardening, make certain that you have properly applied any soil additives

In February, it is time to start preparing “Growing Season 2026.” In order to have success in your garden, you should address three main areas

During the past months, we have worked on our outdoor landscape as well as preparing for our recent holiday season. Perhaps we may have forgotten

November concludes this year’s growing season. By now any plantings, soil preparation, and any additions to your landscape and gardens should be completed. There are,

Early Fall is the ideal time to work on your landscaping to bring it back on line after our hot and dry summer season. Our daytime

Now that we are finishing another hot summer season, we can begin the annual task of repairing, replacing and preparing our gardens for the cooler

This Summer, we have experienced many days of excessively high temperatures and minimal rainfall. High temperatures combined with longer hours of daylight and minimal humidity