Coachella Valley · Low-Desert Gardening

Guides

Seasonal tips and simple how-tos for growing food and flowers in the low desert.

The Beauty and the Feast — gardens you can eat

Guides

Seasonal how-tos for Coachella Valley growers.

Raised metal garden bed full of snap peas, onions, cabbage and lettuce

Cool season

Your First Cool-Season Garden

October 20263 min read

This is the time of year when desert gardening really gets into full swing. Cooler temperatures, low pest pressure and plenty of choices make it the perfect season to test your skills — start with herbs, then try peas, broccoli, cabbage or lettuce.

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Plant Highlights

Standout plants that thrive in the low desert.

Plant highlight

Roselle Hibiscus

Plant highlight coming soon.

More guides on the way

New guides follow the desert seasons. Here’s what to look forward to.

Cool season

Planting for winter harvests

What to sow now for greens, roots and brassicas through the coolest months.

Coming soon

Containers

Gardening in pots

Choosing containers, soil and spots that make small-space growing easy.

Coming soon

Summer prep

Getting ready for the heat

How to protect your garden and keep it going when temperatures climb.

Coming soon

Want hands-on help?

Join a beginner workshop or reach out about your garden — whether you’re just starting out or ready for your next season.

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