April is here and the Phoenix temps are…. chilly. So what does this mean for Phoenix kitchen garden? Read on and find out!
From warm and sunny to chilly and windy, 2023 seems to be the year for crazy weather. This means it’s especially important to check in with your Phoenix kitchen garden daily. And don’t worry, with a extra little attention and water adjustments, our gardens will continue to thrive!
Me with my vibrant and BIG Swiss Chard!
Doesn’t everybody hug their plants???​​​​​​​​​
This Swiss Chard is called Bright Lights. Everything about this thriving and vibrant plant makes me happy. It’s incredible for soups and braises – look at that gorgeous color!
In our low desert zone 9 in April, I’m adding herbs and veggies to my raised garden beds, and of course those all-important companion plants.
Companion plants not only attract pollinators, they also distract the bad insects from our herbs and vegetables. Both are super important!
| Herbs | Vegetables | Companions |
| Basil | Cucumbers | Cleome |
| Thyme | Eggplant | Coneflowers |
| Oregano | Cantaloupe | Cosmos |
| ​ | Leeks | Marigolds |
| ​ | Peppers | Milkweed |
| ​ | Okra | Nicotiana |
| ​ | Squash | Yarrow |
| ​ | Tomatoes | ​ |
PKG Bonus Tips
Watch daily for garden pests and disease in your low desert Phoenix Kitchen Garden this month. Damage caused by aphids, beetles, thrips, and cutworms can happen overnight at this time of the year. Remember to look under leaves, along stems, at the base of the plant, and where new growth is emerging – these are favorite hiding places for damaging insects!
Are you ready to get started on your spring garden?
I would love to help you cultivate your green thumb! To book a consultation, click the link on the PKG homepage or call 602-762-3266.
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