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Author: Austin Lynn

  • Clay Soil – A Grower’s Turmoil

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    A gardener’s roadmap to understanding, nurturing, and thriving in the challenging soils of the Sonoran Desert – By Austin Lynn, Garden Social AZ🌿 Gardening in Southern Arizona is an act of optimism—a belief that beauty can defy severity, that color and life can flourish despite the odds. If you have ever picked up a shovel…

  • Swales in the Sonoran Desert

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    Harnessing the Power of Water in Arid Lands: A Guide for Beginners – by Austin Lynn Introduction If you live in a dry place—like the Sonoran Desert, which stretches across the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico—you may notice how quickly rainwater seems to vanish. The soil is often dry, plants struggle to grow, and…

  • The Incredible Benefits of Coconut Coir

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    Why This Natural Byproduct is Transforming Soil Health and Sustainable Growing – by Austin Lynn Coconut coir, often referred to simply as coco coir, is earning its place as a superstar in both gardening and agriculture. This eco-friendly material is derived from the fibrous husk of the coconut. It offers remarkable benefits as a soil…

  • Hello World!

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    Our first blog post – by Austin Lynn Welcome to our Horticulture in the Sonoran Desert blog, a space where Garden Social landscape horticulture experts, master gardeners, urban farmers and environmental sustainability advocates come together to bring unique insight, excitement, intriguing facts and new discoveries to light, with real-world experience growing beautiful plants and curating…