A large urban lot and irrigation water from Salt River Project have allowed Randy McCabe to transform his home with a growing number of species such as bananas, mangoes, plumerias, golden rain trees, and others.
The Elegant Trogon is a brilliant bird that is usually associated with exotic locations in Mexico and Central America, but a population in southeast Arizona is attracting many admirers.
An increasing number of people are looking for a “connection to the land” and one method that doesn’t require a lot of territory or money is gaining popularity. Residents in Arizona are experimenting with growing mushrooms in controlled environments.
Experienced farmers and their novice neighbors are taking classes about different agricultural topics such as soil, small animals, marketing and production.
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