The Urban Farm Nursery

08/15/2024

I have been growing fruit trees in the low desert for almost 50 years. Planted my first fruit trees in central Phoenix in 1975. Over the years I've planted thousands and learned what to do and what not to do. Plus which fruit trees truly thrive. Check out our master series of classes, this fall on growing fruit trees in the desert.…IT'S FREE https://urbanfarm.lpages.co/ftp-all-2024-classes/

01/02/2024

Hey all - we do a low desert Fruit Tree Care chat live every month. January's class is called Planting, Watering and Fertilizing and covers everything you need to know for low desert fruit tree success. I have grown fruit trees in the low desert for over 40 years and am deeply dedicated to your tree success. The class is free! Can't make it live it will be recorded.

Free classes to learn how to plant and care for your fruit trees.

02/09/2023

See how to bring your community together to save seeds and strengthen your local food supply. In this live online event you’ll get simple ways to increase protection, self-sufficiency, and resiliency through seed saving! Whether you’re an experienced seed saver or you’re brand-new, you’ll co...

02/04/2023

Don’t forget we’re open today, Saturday, February 4 for deciduous, fruit trees, mulch, and other garden goodies. 4549 N. 7th St., Phoenix look for the Urban Farm nursery signs.

11/02/2021

Morning temps are too cool for foliar feeding now. It was a beautiful, but slightly chilly 54 degrees at Two Peace in a Pod this morning about 20 minutes before the sun peeked over the neighbor's wall. This means that in order to do this week's foliar feeding I need to wait until this afternoon so the trees can benefit. Remember, the IDEAL temps are between 70 and 75 degrees. It is still acceptable to foliar feed as when the ambient temps are as cool as 65 degrees and as warm as 80 degrees. Happy Growing! --Janis

We are getting into cooler temps in Arizona. Remember to change up your foliar feeding schedule when it gets too cold. This time of year is when we move to afternoon applications.

More intel on foliar feeding is at UrbanFarm.org and find resources for your success.

10/21/2021

Extra Citrus Saturday!

4549 N 7th St - come and give these delightful trees a home 🍊

See what is left: store.urbanfarm.org/citrus-trees
Schedule an appointment: theurbanfarm.as.me/pickup

These citrus babies need a home! Adopt a Navel Orange, Fukushu Kumquat. Oro Blanco or Ruby Red Grapefruit, or a Tangelo Minneola this Saturday Oct 23rd on our final day at the Nursery. 4549 N 7th St between 9am-230pm.

Order your future citrus tree before someone else grabs it: store.urbanfarm.org/citrus-trees
Schedule an appointment for pickup Saturday: theurbanfarm.as.me/pickup

09/27/2021

TONIGHT's CLASS: Extreme Tree CARE: Planting, Watering, & Fertilizing. 6pm AZ

The long term health of fruit trees in the Arizona desert depends on three aspects of loving and caring for your fruit tree: Planting and watering correctly, and applying fertilizers (both foliar and granular) at the right times. In this webinar we will dig into getting your fruit trees planted for success, discover Greg’s 40 year old watering methodology, observe Janis’s soil types and watering solutions, and learn how to properly fertilize your trees for ultimate success.

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Three ONLINE Classes To Choose From:
Monday, September 27th
Monday, October 18th
Wednesday, November 3rd
Starting at 6pm each night

If you already have registered for one of our other Fruit Tree Classes this season, the Zoom link will work for this class too!

Register at:

Okay, so you bought your trees, now what? Best practices for planting, watering and fertilizing your tree

06/12/2021

Mesquite Harvesting Class today at Granada Park in Phoenix.
8am to 9:30. Taught by Greg Peterson
If you are going and want to try your hand at harvesting, bring a bucket, a tarp or sheet to lay on the ground, water for hydration, and plenty of sun protection.
Suggested donation: Ten dollars.
Have fun!

06/10/2021

Bioflora is in stock! Greg's Planting Mix and Tank's Woody mulch too (while supplies last). Place your order now for custom pick up this weekend.

AND we are planning a Mesquite Milling on Saturday June 26th, so we will have a mini pop up General Store on that day too.

06/10/2021

TREE CARE / FOLIAR FEEDING notice. Only a little time left before our morning temps rule out foliar feeding this season.