THE GREATEST GARDENER IN THE WORLD

My gardens look fabulous. The plants in the front desert re-vegetated areas are all green and growing and many are in flower. The rear ornamental gardens are full of flowers and every plant appears to be healthy and vibrant and the vegetable garden is providing fresh produce every day. I must be the greatest gardener in the world!

Or maybe just maybe my gardens look fabulous because I’ve had a great monsoon season. At my house it’s rained on a regular basis, temperatures have been relatively moderate and humidity has been up. I would guess judging from the number of calls that we’ve been getting at the office requesting drainage improvements and general landscape clean ups that most of you have also had a good monsoon. For the last six weeks the weather in Tucson has actually encouraged plants to thrive and they have. This really seems to be the only time of year in which every plant in my gardens consistently looks good and I love it. I’ve been fortunate to have worked as a professional gardener in many varied locations (Indiana, Texas, Idaho, Virgin Islands and Arizona) and I can say that without a doubt that Southern Arizona is the most difficult place of all to grow a beautiful garden. Except for right now. So, all you gardeners should enjoy the beauty that you’ve created and pat yourselves on the back because right now it appears that we are all the greatest gardeners in the world!

Happy gardening!

Chris Niccum