Down 2 Earth Garden

Down 2 Earth Gardens

Creating beauty in the desert one garden at a time

Garden Design, Classes and Consultations Phoenix, Scottsdale Arizona

Welcome to the Garden Goddess’ World of Gardening! My mission is to teach responsible gardening in the desert southwest and beyond.

I am a Gardener’s Gardener. I offer consultations to get you started and coaching to keep you going. I would love to walk through your garden (or yard) with you while you point out your challenges, concerns, and plants that bring you pride and joy. As we stroll through your garden, I will give you advice and tips that you can use immediately to improve your gardening results. We can do this virtually with photos, so don't hesitate to contact me if you are out of the Phoenix, AZ area.

Upcoming Events:
September Tips & Herb Gardens	Aug 30 10:30 -Noon	Downtown Public Market Meeting Room - 721 N. Central Ave
October Tips & Edible Plants	Sep 20 10:30 - Noon	Downtown Public Market Meeting Room - 721 N. Central Ave
November Tips & Holiday Gifts/Plant Exchange	Oct 25 10:30 - Noon	Downtown Public Market Meeting Room - 721 N. Central Ave
December Tips & Holiday Plants	Nov 19 6-8:30 pm	Downtown Public Market Meeting Room - 721 N. Central Ave

I hope you find my website helpful. I provide tips and resources you can use to improve your garden and help make it your personal refuge from the hustle bustle of life. Check back often; I add new resources regularly. There’s no need to surf the web, my resources and links page contains information on a wide variety of gardening needs from garden tools, garden books, garden art, and patio and lawn furniture.

Test Your Gardening Knowledge:

Did you know the most cost-effective and earth-conscious way to prevent pests and disease is to have healthy plants?
Pests and disease seek out plants that are stressed. Yet many bugs are beneficial to the ecosystem of our gardens. Some suck and nibble on our plants, some nibble on each other, others help plant debris decompose and turn to organic nutrients in the soil. Some of the most widely-used chemicals for the garden actually find their way into our streams and lakes. Please read labels carefully and follow the directions. Better yet, find a natural solution that doesn’t harm our environment, your pets or children. I have several on my resources page.

Gardening as exercise and a stress reducer
People say gardening is therapeutic, but you don’t get it. Your garden seems to be an endless source of frustration, not to mention back aches. Using the proper tool correctly, taking frequent breaks and stretching your body can help alleviate some of the aches and pains. Plus the earth transfers her energy to you when you have your hands in the dirt

Gardening in the desert is not an oxymoron
Desert gardening is just a special type of gardening. Somehow plants and animals have been surviving here for centuries. Xeriscape pronounce (Zear-i-scape) is a type of gardening that uses precious resources like water very responsibly.

Did you know watering incorrectly causes more plant problems than any other factor?
You can have a lush garden in the desert with a few lessons on responsible conservation of water, proper planting and care. Learning what plants work in your yard or garden and which plants are better left to be viewed in magazines will increase your chance of having a garden you enjoy.

How did you rate on the questions above? Have a lot to learn – never fear, The Garden Goddess is at your service! Down 2 Earth Gardens provides the following services to help you create a garden that inspires and nurtures you.

Public gardening workshops on how to garden in the desert.
Articles & resources on gardening in the southwest. Sign up for my monthly newsletter.
Garden consultation & coaching at your garden in the Phoenix Metro area.
Designing sustainable gardens with elements like water harvesting and permaculture.
Exterior garden staging of porches and yards to maximize the value and curb appeal of homes on the market.

Doreen Pollack is the Garden Goddess and resides in Phoenix, Arizona. She loves teaching people how to create beauty in the desert respecting the use of water and other resources. Her clients have used her services for troubleshooting problems in the garden, to designing and recommending new plants for the garden.

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