Some suggestions to help you along the way
02/25/2026
There will be discussions on permaculture, water harvesting, how to grow trees to save on your utility bill, bug control, create a climate for growing & wildlife, and more so hang tight as we build this gardening library for you.
1st, ?Are your seeds viable? There is a way to tell. You can do a test by adding them to a wet paper towel to germinate, do a float test. Some will still float and germinate. https://youtu.be/Puw0YECsff8?si=QtLj9qEHyjOEosin
Some of our SUPPORTERS flyer & one of our Free Seed Tables.
Check our events icon and stop by to donate seeds or find some for your garden. Seeds are donated by seed companies and local gardeners. Please read our disclaimer on the 1st page of our website.
+++Video of a typical Free Seed Table with fresh plant cuttings for sharing.
A sweet reminder to come prepared; a container to carry your new cuttings home. We hope to see you at the next event or a location.
https://youtube.com/shorts/3GRbImnQz0k?si=HhuLPVztWL7otn5I
++++ WILD HARVESTING TEA INFUSIONS/COOKING VIDEOS ++++
More to come.
Ocotillo tea infusion
https://youtu.be/_Kd9-RTAruU?si=9_DCHK7crpaFhlvi
SOME PLANTS DON'T TOLERATE EACH OTHER
educational board.
We have this tall sign at the Festivals and gardening events here at the "city farm" homestead headquarters in Mesa, Arizona U.S.A.
https://youtube.com/shorts/cCzQL3fd0cA?si=692tGeM3SvqoCrk0
Don Titimus with The Bee Oasis in Mesa, Arizona U.S.A.
How he started his design on his property:
https://youtu.be/t_VQotBnXwA?si=LLRM07mFxAqI83R6
Use pretty plates to water quickly & efficiency without leaving a hole from the pressure of the hose. https://youtube.com/shorts/M5oH4w6AYLc?si=5IkHjRzaBtvJDgb3
When you grow your own mesquite trees, you can mill your seed pods. Stay tuned for the next event where you can bring your own for milling.
https://youtube.com/shorts/paKAVtJ_L7I?si=AfSPZnZUeJrUQ5si
Earth tank, or swells, but we love to call them Desert Smiles. We also dig deep areas to gather rain water when it rains here in the Sonoran desert. You will have to come and hang out at Don's amazing place when he has an educational workshop. https://youtu.be/XmW411mFEEA?si=gA_VO8wZSUj2CVkc
