Arizona, It’s Time to Plant Your Fall Garden!

For most people, gardening is something you only do during the Spring and Summer. While that's a great time to get your garden in, if you're still attached to that idea, you've never experienced Fall gardening in Arizona.

READ: Learn Winter Gardening Techniques with the Master Gardeners

With longer growing seasons and milder weather, Arizona gardeners know the best time to plant a garden is in the Fall.

The Cochise County Master Gardeners: Why Fall Gardening is the Best

If you've never been in Arizona during the Fall, you might not realize how nice it is to be outside as the heat of summer starts to leave and the cooler, more temperate weather takes its place.

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The Cochise County Master Gardeners (CCMGA) are here to help get you started. During their workshop, they'll teach you why Fall Gardening is the best in Southeastern Arizona.

If you're in Cochise County, visit the University of Arizona, Sierra Vista Campus. The workshop will be held in Groth Hall, 1140 North Colombo Avenue, in Sierra Vista.

Mark your calendar for Friday, September 13th, at 1:30pm.

READ: Sierra Vista Garden Friends Facebook Group

Learn Fall Gardening at the CCMGA Workshop

During the workshop, the Cochise County Master Gardeners will discuss:

• Why Fall is the best time for planting and gardening
• Which vegetables are the best to plant in the Fall
• How to add plants and trees for fall color
• Ideas for Fall Container Gardening
• How to prepare your Winter Garden
• The best way to water in the cooler weather
• Tips for fertilizing your garden in the Fall and Winter

How to Register for the Workshop

Registration is required for the workshop so the CCMGA can be sure there is enough seating and materials for everyone who'd like to attend.

To register, call or text (520) 559-7078

The workshop fee is only $5.00, and attendees can pay by cash or check at the door on the day of the workshop.

Learn more on the Cochise County Master Gardener Facebook Page.