Prepare gardens for the cooler temperatures of winter.
Prepare gardens for the cooler temperatures of winter.
One foothills couple saw what their 1950s home could be, and transformed it — from the Arizona room to the pool area.
These part-time Tucsonans discovered that the plants they grew in Colorado thrived abundantly in the Old Pueblo
One couple discovered their true passion for plants and built a thriving business.
You don’t have to fly to the moon to find a calm, serene place. It can be as close as your backyard.
A 1980s Southwest contemporary got a complete renovation by the Lidda Design team. The home’s many patios offer stellar views.
An outdated house with a lot of potential received a full makeover, inside and out.
A midtown home retains its ’30s appeal, while looking fresh with updated landscaping.
Prickly pear cactus are not only commonly found in and around Tucson, they have numerous uses … even as food!
Award-winning local author and photographer Jackie Alpers (pictured below) shares how-to insights in her new cookbook, Taste of Tucson: Sonora…
Monsoon rains help quench the thirst of summer plants.
These five Tucson neighborhoods offer everything from eclectic architecture to historical connections to walking-distance amenities.
The self-taught artist was inspired by the vistas she saw while living in Sedona.
Monsoon rains help quench the thirst of summer plants.
This remodel project took some design cues from a famous fictional character.
Hot and dry … a challenge for our gardens.
The renovation of this foothills home turned it into the perfect showplace for the owners’ collections of objets d’art.
Starting out as teen entrepreneurs in Sahuarita, these landscape pros have built a thriving business. Elena Acoba Chalk one up for a hard-work…
A historic property has opened its doors to visitors who wish to enjoy the downtown Renaissance. Romi Carrell Wittman Amy Draper didn’t set ou…
As the weather warms, we Tucsonans get busy in our gardens.
Serves 8 Recipe by: Jennifer Fest Featured: April 2020 Ingredients 5 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped (optional) 1 to 2 small peppers (swee…
Behold — Guacamus! Photos by: Thomas Veneklasen Featured: October 2019 The Flores family — the culinary dynasty behind El Charro Café, Charro …
A Classic …With a Twist Todd Sicolo, the Executive Chef at Westward LookWyndham Grand Resort & Spa, graduated from the Culinary Institute …
Regina Ortega-McCarty of Eclectic Café shares one of the restaurant’s favorite salads. Featured: November 2016 Strawberry Chicken Salad 2 cups…
Mesquite Pancakes 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup mesquite flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/3 tsp. salt 2 cups milk 2 eggs, well beaten 1/4 c…
Featured: July 2014 Makes 4 to 6 glasses Sangria 1 nectarine 1 plum 1 peach 1 apricot 1/2 cup fresh blackberries or raspberries 1 (750 millili…
Featured: November 2019 Recipe from Stephanie Erlanger Photo by Thomas Veneklasen Ingredients 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup bleu c…
It’s time to get your garden ready for the burst of spring growth.
The Garden Kitchen offers seed-to-table gardening and cooking education, while empowering families to make nutritious meals on a budget. Imagi…
Many makeovers have taken a ranch-style home from its 1970s roots, into the 21st century. By Debby Larsen / Photos by Amy Haskell Situated on …
A Posse of Painted Peccaries One of Arizona’s most famous critters is honored with an outdoor sculptural exhibit. Tubac is wild about their lo…
It’s time to get your garden ready for the burst of spring growth. Tip of the Month The secret to producing good tomatoes and peppers in the d…
One Southern Arizona family has been in the business of producing various cooking ingredients for more than seven decades. Debby Larsen Just n…
By Romi Carrell Wittman / Photography by Alexandra Yarborough This modern home is the perfect fit for the Eltze family of five, and also serve…
This northwest-side home features a landscape that both blends into its surroundings and thrills with pops of color. By Chris Jeffrey / Photog…
A quiet and chilly month for Tucson gardens. Tip of the Month To attract birds to your garden, be sure to provide for their basic needs: foo…
Keeping what was good, and updating what was outdated, was the mission of this makeover. Romi Carrell Wittman The late 1970s — the era of shag…
The Pros Who Know: Citrus State of Mind Desert Treasures Citrus Groves has been a Tucson treasure since 1947, when local residents could purch…
Prepare gardens for the cooler temperatures of winter. PLANT Plant winter color annuals such as cyclamen, primrose, pansies, violas, lobelia…
October This month is the perfect time for planting in the low desert. It’s cool enough now to set out those seasonal flowers and vegetables t…
A little-used yard got a complete re-do to become a great space for entertaining. BY DEBBY LARSEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT VACCA The owners of a mi…
This midtown house took its design cues from its famous neighbor. BY ROMI CARRELL WITTMAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY HASKELL This midtown house took i…
Monsoon rains help quench the thirst of summer plants. PLANTING Plant native and low-water-use species now, when summer rains make digging eas…
