​​learn whaT I Have learned
 about GROWING FOOD ORGANICALLY ​in 
PHOENIX, ARIZONA'S SUPREMELY HOT AND DRY,
LOW DESERT CLIMATE

 I can also help those in climates less hot than 
phoenix, arizona's 105-118ish-degree summers
 (E.G., TEXAS, NEVADA, CALIFORNIA, NEW MEXICO, AND OTHER PARTS OF ARIZONA). ​​

Most of what I have grown has been potted, but at my last home, I also had a ​large raised bed
 for my organic vegetable / edible garden. I've also done a good amount of research on plants best grown
​in-ground or that can't fit into my relatively small space. And while I grow a number of newer cultivars
 called hybrids (NEVER GMOs), ​my preference is usually heirlooms for the stability they offer. 

 For those new to organic gardening, the best time to start growing your own food was several
years ago, but now also ​works. ​Even if you start with just one plant, you can do this!

Click on the photographs below for larger images.

MORE PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO OF MY
ORGANIC VEGETABLE / EDIBLE GARDEN​

I have been gardening organically in Phoenix, Arizona (Zone 9b) for 3.5+ years, and below are images from my organic vegetable/edible gardens. I have grown over 100 varieties--with more varieties ​being trialed now--of vegetables, ​fruit, ​culinary herbs, grains, seeds, peanuts, cacti, and 'medicinal herbs' (that's what they're called, but I believe that God designed *all* of his foods to create healthy bodies and that there's a spiritual component to health).

 "I'm getting my PhD in urban agriculture, and I've never seen a potted garden as impressive as yours. You should be in Phoenix Home and Garden magazine!" A neighbor 
(Glory to GOD for HIS designs!)

A WALK THROUGH MY GARDEN on april 17, 2021

​​I PROVIDE PHONE / TEXT + E-MAIL
CONSULTING FOR HELPING YOU GROW
YOUR OWN ORGANIC VEGETABLE / EDIBLE GARDEN,

AND MY COMPLIMENTARY BLOG FOR CUSTOMERS NOW HAS 275 POSTS!

 IN-PERSON CONSULTING MAY BE AVAILABLE IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA UPON INQUIRY, BUT PHOTOGRAPHS MAY PREVENT THE NEED.
​

 SHARE HERE:

(Please note that consulting is presently only available to those in the United States.)

mission

A number of gardening consulting services begin with a roughly hour-long, in-person consultation of about $150 and then cost $50+ hourly after that. One of my goals is to help more people than can be helped with those types of consulting services—through e-mail and phone consulting which works for both locals and those outside of my immediate area, plus reducing the amount of time spent driving reduces cost. 

As I have spent hundreds of hours researching answers to my questions and learning through trial and error, it is also a goal to save my customers much time, money, and effort! I’ve documented much along the way for sharing via computer.
​
My experience is with growing food organically—mostly potted and in a raised bed—in a supremely hot and dry, low desert climate (Zone 9B), but I can also help those in climates less hot than Phoenix, Arizona’s 105-118ish-degree summers, and I’ve done a good amount of research on plants best grown in-ground or that can’t fit into my relatively small space.

FOUR CONSULTING OPTIONS

a little help never hurts!
(OPTION 1)

For those with only a little need for one-on-one help,
 $70 reserves up to (*) 1 hour
​​of phone, text, and/or e-mail organic edible gardening
 consulting per month (or even just for one month). 

Though set up as a subscription, you can purchase help for only one month by cancelling before renewal if you don't need more. You will receive an automated reminder by e-mail before the renewal date.

 ​If you have not yet begun gardening, this option can help you decide whether you want to begin. Gardening requires many purchases and a good amount of time especially in the beginning and when problems arise periodically--e.g. with pests, disease, and storms that can require treatment and additional garden cleanup--and knowing some of what's ahead can help you decide the best course of action.

(* See the information below these four options.)

Subscribe

i want to grow quickly!
(OPTION 2)

​$120 reserves up to (*) 2 hours
 of phone, text, and/or e-mail organic edible gardening 
consulting per month (or even just for one month).

Though set up as a subscription, you can purchase help for only one month by cancelling before renewal if you don't need more. You will receive an automated reminder by e-mail before the renewal date.

(* See the information below these four options.)​

Subscribe

I WANT TO GROW EXTRA QUICKLY!
(OPTION 3)

​$150 reserves up to (*) 3 hours
 of phone, text, and/or e-mail organic edible gardening 
consulting per month (or even just for one month).

Though set up as a subscription, you can purchase help for only one month by cancelling before renewal if you don't need more. You will receive an automated reminder by e-mail before the renewal date.

(* See the information below these four options.)​

Subscribe

I WANT TO GROW MY OWN FOOD
 BUT LEARN AT A SLOWER PACE!​ 
(OPTION 4)

​$150 reserves up to (*) 3 hours
 of phone, text, and/or e-mail organic edible gardening 
consulting per three month period.

Though set up as a subscription, you can purchase help for only three months by cancelling before renewal if you don't need more. You will receive an automated reminder by e-mail before the renewal date. Marking your calendar at sign-up time will also help.

(* See the information below these four options.)​

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ABOUT MY CONSULTING OPTIONS

I have been gardening organically in Phoenix, Arizona for 3.5+ years and now provide phone/text + e-mail consulting for helping you grow your own organic vegetable/edible garden in my area or one that is similar (e.g., California, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico).

​My complimentary blog for customers has much content (275+ posts) for helping to reduce the amount of consulting time that is needed. One blog post (always found at the top of the private blog for easy access) contains consulting ideas/topics for those who don't already have questions ready. In-person consulting may be available in Phoenix, Arizona upon inquiry, but photographs may prevent the need.​

Regarding hours, in general I offer the hours of 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday, but I can sometimes be flexible (later or earlier) and especially if consulting by e-mail or text.
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*Applicable to All Consulting Options
​
1) I will let you contact me when you're ready with questions each month, but please know that minutes don't accrue if you decide to forego reaching out for help in any given month. 

​2) Please don't everyone wait until the last day or even week of the month to submit your questions! 
​
3) Monthly subscriptions are non-refundable; so, when your consulting need ends, please cancel through the link provided by e-mail before your subscription renews. This implies that there is a one-month minimum.
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