Explore the Gardening section of BLeaves Farms, where our expertise as trained Master Gardeners meets your passion for growing. We offer a wealth of resources to help you cultivate vibrant, productive gardens, from planting tips and soil health advice to seasonal guides and DIY projects. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just starting out, let us share our knowledge and love for gardening. Join us in creating beautiful, bountiful gardens and reap the rewards of a flourishing green space right at home!
Starting a farm is a dream. A wild, dusty, calloused-hands, sun-kissed kind of dream. But it’s also scary. You’re putting your heart out there. Your time, your resources, your soul. And there’s no guarantee...
Sun-Kissed, Sweet & Straight from the Tree. There’s something magical about stepping into an orchard heavy with fruit and catching the scent of sun-warmed peaches in the breeze. At BLeaves Farms, that moment is...
There’s something sacred about sipping tea grown with your own two hands. This spring, we’re thrilled to share a limited, lovingly handmade batch of our Chamomile Lavender Vitex Loose Leaf Tea, crafted entirely from...
There’s something truly magical about citrus season, when the trees are heavy with vibrant, sun-ripened fruit and the air smells sweet and tangy. One of my all-time favorite healthy, refreshing drinks is fresh-squeezed grapefruit...
Perfect for Your Spring Garden Cucumber Harvest At BLeaves Farms, spring brings with it a kind of magic. Fresh blossoms, longer days, and the overflowing bounty of the garden. One of the most prolific...
Another Spring Garden star from BLeaves Farms is the Waltham Butternut Squash. If you’re looking for a garden vegetable that’s delicious, nutritious, easy to store, and absolutely rewarding to grow, look no further. This...
There’s something magical about a spring garden coming to life. Those first bright greens peeking through the soil, the bees returning, and the sun warming the earth just right. One of our favorite little...
Let’s be honest. Whether you live on a farm like we do here at BLeaves Farms, or you’re working 9 to 5 under those awful fluorescent lights, there’s something deeply soul-soothing about being surrounded...
There are days when the heaviness of life feels inescapable. Grief, burnout, anxiety, or the sheer overwhelm of the modern world can leave us feeling unmoored. At BLeaves Farms, we’ve come to believe in...
Spending time in the garden, tending our plants, teaches us greater philosophical lessons about life. Humans and plants are surprisingly similar in how we process energy, rely on nutrients, and function at an atomic...
As spring unfolds at BLeaves Farms, something magical begins to happen. The elderberry forest comes alive, bursting into bloom with clusters of delicate cream-colored flowers. This is elderflower season, a fleeting but enchanting time...
There’s something truly special about crafting a drink using fresh ingredients from the garden. Today, I felt inspired to create something unique starting with the treasures from our own grove and herb garden. We...
There’s something magical about planting a garden. Dropping tiny seeds into the fertile soil, watering them with care, and waiting for that first sign of life. It’s a labor of love and it’s magical....
Spring is here, and at BLeaves Farms, we’re bursting with excitement as we plant our 2025 Spring Vegetable Garden! There’s something magical about starting fresh each year, digging our hands into the soil, dreaming...
At BLeaves Farms, we love growing fresh herbs, and dill is one of our absolute favorites. We planted it in our fall garden, letting it thrive in the cool weather, and now that it’s...
Did you know peanuts aren’t actually nuts? They’re legumes, related to beans and peas, and they grow underground, making them an incredibly unique crop. If you live in a hot climate like Arizona, peanuts...
There’s something truly special about simple pleasures on the farm–fresh air, the sound of animals, the scent of blooming citrus. But let me tell you about one modern luxury that has completely changed the...
Gardening in the desert might sound like a battle against nature, but with the right techniques and tools, it can turn into an incredibly rewarding experience. At Bleaves Farms in Gilbert, Arizona, we’ve learned...
Pinto beans have been a staple in many cultures for generations, especially in Latin American cuisine. Not only are they delicious and versatile, but they also thrive in warm climates, making them an excellent...
At BLeaves Farms, we’re always looking for exciting additions to our homestead that bring both beauty and bounty. Our latest planting has us absolutely thrilled–a three-in-one peach tree featuring Desert Gold, Mid Pride, and...
