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Ahwatukee Community Garden: Helpful Resources

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See our Facebook Page for our latest news:  Ahwatukee Community Garden Project

We have 3 Keyhole Gardens as of spring 2014, thanks to Brett Bell choosing their construction for his Eagle Scout Project. Here is info on how Keyhole Gardens save water, make composting easier, and make a high raised bed to prevent aching backs and for wheelchair accessibility:
Keyhole Garden Information

Help save the monarch butterflies by planting milkweed in your yard!
Details at these two links:
Monarch Garden by Cathy Cromell
Monarchs in the Desert by Gail Morris
Smartscape Desert Landscaping Resources

Weekly compost collection service for homes and businesses: 

Recycled City  
Thank you, J. D. Hill of Recyled City, for donating compost to our garden!
Desert Sustainability Resources, Watershed, Foraging, Gardening
Mesquite tree bean harvesting, Ironwood bean picking, preparing, and eating; Palo Verde beans, seed saving, desert plants:  Desert Harvesters in Tucson   —  Kelly Athena in Phoenix
Permaculture in the Sonoran Desert in Tucson: The Bean Tree Farm

Publications on Sustainable Farming: Sustainable Agriculture
How to Save Water in the Desert
Seed Libraries:  Native Seeds
                               Rio Salado Seedshed Library 
Sonoran Desert Sustainability, Desert Foraging
Maricopa County Master Gardeners Website   
          Hotline and Diagnostic Clinic:  Call at 602-827-8200 Ext. 301 or e-mail at arid_gardener@cals.arizona.edu
          Speakers Bureau:  602-827-8200  Ext. 837
          Free Horticulture Publications  
          Desert Garden Institute Public Classes  

          The Arizona Master Garden Manual

          How do I become an Maricopa County Master Gardener?

          When to plant vegetables in Maricopa County
          How to plant vegetables in Maricopa County


PictureOur keyhole garden in August 2014, with basil, spinach, hibiscus, and tomato plants.
 

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Gathering around the keyhole garden in August 2014.

More Sustainability Links:

Volunteers for Outdoor Arizona

Arizona Wilderness Coalition


Special Thanks to:
the many groups and businesses that have supported us, including:

Ahwatukee Board of Management
Boy Scouts
Home Depot
Desert Pointe Garden Club
Hillside Spot Cafe
ACE Hardware
HMS Landscapes
Sunshine Woodworkers of Ahwatukee
Urban Cactus Gardens
Work Bridge at TUHS
Pomegranate Cafe
Southwest Gardener
Botanical Interests

Website and photos by KellyAthena, volunteer at Ahwatukee Community Garden
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