Ahwatukee Community Garden: Helpful Resources
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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
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
 Our keyhole garden in August 2014, with basil, spinach, hibiscus, and tomato plants.
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Gathering around the keyhole garden in August 2014.
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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
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
Ahwatukee Community Garden