Resources
Books, websites, institutions, knowledgeable people, organizations, retailers, knowledge is power
Maricopa County Extension office
Probably the best resource for anything plant related. Questions can be sent to the plant hotline to get help from master gardener voltunteers and extension experts.
https://extension.arizona.edu/
Garden oracle website
A great website for information about growing tropical plants with very local knowledge of Arizona plant growing climate.
Gardening Heat Drought in Tucson, Phoenix, Arizona and California
Desert Botanical Gardens
A longest standing public institute providing information and examples of plants that can be grown in the Southwest climate.
Boyce Thompson Arborteum
One of the oldest botanical / arboretuem in Ariznoa. Full of examples of plants and habitats. Guided tours and annual plant events.
The Garden Guy book Dave Owens
Perfect resources for beginner gardeners that need a reference for growing a garden in Phoenix. Years and years of experience in one small package that can be found for a very affordable rate. Primarily for edible crops.
Desert gardening Geogre Brookebanks
Extremely good resource for everything you need to know about gardening in the southwest. Whenever you a question there usually an answer
Mesa Community College
Agriculture program and outdoor classroom for more education on the ins and outs of the plant industry
Arizona nursery Association
A good resource for the business side of the green industry in Arizona
ALCA
A good resource for continuing education and landscaping business information
AMWUA
Extremely good rersorce for everything you need to know about gardening in the southwest. Water use it wisely is an excellent handout to help beginners. AMWUA