Growing our Farm & Garden in the desert of Tucson, Arizona + Renovating our Hacienda Farmhouse
There is nothing better than adventuring out and harvesting wild foods! Surprisingly our Sonoran Desert is filled with lots of possibilities! These Prickly Pear Cactus fruit, also called “tunas”, are such a treat from the desert! They produce the most nutritious, beautiful pink juice. Which of course is just calling to be made into a…
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There are so many great resources out there for the backyard chicken owner! It has become so popular and for good reason, chickens are amazing! Because there are so many resources out there I will just share our coop design with you, how to help our feathered friends through our brutal desert heat and what…
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No matter how big or small you can be a part of this backyard farm + garden adventure! The feeling you get when you harvest your own herbs, dry them and bottle them up to preserve and use in your kitchen feels like a true accomplishment! To collect fresh eggs from your flock and greens…
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I’m so happy to share this handy guide for growing year round in our Sonoran Desert here in Tucson, AZ! Please feel free to download or right click and print this guide to help you get planting! I wrote an in-depth post about growing our garden here in the desert, you can find it in…
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There are so many fruit trees we can grow here in the desert of Tucson, Arizona! Some are very common but some are a huge surprise! We have planted over 50 fruit and shade trees here over the last 4 years on our acre of land. I will take you through our tree planting journey…
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I’m so excited to share our thriving garden we are growing here in the desert of Tucson, Arizona! We are now in our 5th year of growing in this location and I have so many tips and tricks to share with you! Here in Zone 9 we have two main seasons a Cool Season and…
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One of our favorite holidays is the 4th of July! This year we infused our BBQ with our local hacienda flavor and it was everything! You can’t go wrong when you add tacos to the menu! Let’s get this party started … We have created so many great places to party on our one acre…
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Easter time in Tucson is the most wonderful time! The weather is absolutely gorgeous and the desert is in bloom. It is the perfect season for outdoor dining and celebrations. Not only is our surrounding desert beautiful but the garden is full of veggies and spring flowers. I have noted special times of the year…
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This frittata recipe is my go to recipe for using all the ingredients grown from our farm! It feels so good to walk outside and come back in with fresh ingredients right out of our yard. What is even better is this recipe is so adaptable …. don’t have a zucchini this time, use potatoes…
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Fest Farms Handmade + Homegrown 