BackHomeGarden’s backyard compost pile in Arizona’s Zone9b and how they got their compost delivered.
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Back Home Garden Podcast
We started a podcast to supplement the content for this blog. Sometimes speaking is easier than typing, especially when working in the garden! We would love if you gave us a follow!
2021 Garden Plot
Using SketchUp from Google, we were able to create a to scale 3D sketch of our urban backyard vegetable garden. In 2021 we would like to be more organized with our planting and crop rotation. We also would like to focus more on companion planting to promote healthy soil and happy plants.
The Ladybugs survived!
Like other gardeners with aphid issues, we ordered natural pest control. We choose Lady bugs and mistakenly sent the poor things to an old address. 😪 Thankfully, the bugs were forwarded and arrived today! These came as a complete surprise and such a perfect time, too! We are very excited to see how these ladiesContinue reading “The Ladybugs survived!”
We Built a Fire Pit!
Building a Fire pit was a goal for a long time. We finally bit the bullet and built one!
Kale Harvest in the Desert
Blue Curly Kale Harvested for Friends and Family
Sting N Linger Ghost Pepper BBQ Sauce
From Sting ‘N’ Linger AZ “I can remember the day when my salsa was fittingly named…” – Sting ‘n’ linger “While experimenting with countless variations of ingredients, namely fresh chilies, peppers, garlic, onions and spices; I stumbled upon a formula that caused a distinctive “lingering sting” in my mouth! Hence, the name “StingContinue reading “Sting N Linger Ghost Pepper BBQ Sauce”
The Secret Sauce
This pomegranate and cranberry sauce is a delicious holiday favorite that comes with a little upgrade!
Harvest For Nov 22, 2020
This is the first harvest from our Straight Eight Cucumber here in Mesa, Arizona, Zone 9b. are hoping for cucumbers for days! Also, our Tomatillos have started to drop fruit! The habaneros have started to change color as well. Salsa is in our near future! We would love to be one of the smaller backContinue reading “Harvest For Nov 22, 2020”
Mushrooms at Home: Pantry to Table
Are you a mushroom lover? Of any kind. We don’t judge here. With the world leaning more and more towards sustainability, we can expect people to start kitchen top gardens. One of the things most of us don’t consider is mushroom growing. Some people don’t like mushrooms. Those that do might consider growing mushrooms safelyContinue reading “Mushrooms at Home: Pantry to Table”
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