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GARDENING RESOURCES
Trusted local businesses, desert gardening guides, plant-care information, and places worth visiting throughout the Coachella Valley and beyond.
LOCAL PLANT NURSERIES
Madison Gardens
Palm Desert garden center and landscaping
Plants, pottery, and garden supplies
Plants, pottery, and garden essentials in Bermuda Dunes
Trees, plants, landscape design, and planting services
Family-owned nursery in Coachella
Agaves, cacti, and other drought-tolerant plants
WATER & IRRAGATION
ET Zone 5 Irrigation Schedule
Downloadable seasonal watering schedule
CVWD Monthly Irrigation Guide
Current Coachella Valley watering guidance
Coachella Valley Water District
Water conservation information and desert gardening resources
Imperial Irrigation District
Local water and electricity services and information
Indio Water Authority
Water services, conservation guidance, and rebate information
Hydroscape
Irrigation supplies in Palm Desert
Smith Pipe and Supply
Irrigation, landscape, and outdoor-living supplies
PLANT CARE
VermisTerra
Worm castings and worm tea
Getting More Nitrogen into a Desert Garden
Article by Maureen Gilmer
Diagnosing Home Citrus Problems
Arizona Cooperative Extension guide
PESTS & POLLINATORS
UC Integrated Pest Management
Research-based information on pests and weeds
Printable UC reference poster
Butterfly and Bee-Friendly Gardens
Plants and practices that support pollinators
Valley-made bee houses and bird-friendly products
GARDENING GUIDES & ORGANIZATIONS
Spring Wildflower & Cactus Bloom Catalogue
Printable guide to local wildflowers and blooming cacti
California Native Plant Society
Native plant conservation, education, and gardening resources
Information about the deserts surrounding us
Sunset Magazine Climate Zones
Climate-zone maps for choosing plants that will thrive
Research-based gardening advice from UC Master Gardeners
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Research and education on gardening, water, pests, and plant health
Local Facebook group for sharing desert gardening tips and tricks
National Gardening Association
Plant database, gardening guides, courses, and community advice