Moody Garden Club

Moody Garden Club Our mission is to maintain the Garden for the enjoyment and education of the general public. The garden is open 24/7, 365 days a year and is free.

Welcome, The Robert J Moody Garden is cared for by The Moody Garden Club, Certified Master Gardeners and gardening enthusiasts. An entirely volunteer group founded in 2004, in partnership with the University of Arizona to tend to the demonstration garden, which shows what grows in Yuma, AZ. We meet every Tuesday morning from around 8am until 11am or whenever extra work is needed. We always welcome

new volunteers to the team. Whether your skills lie in plants/ shrubs, fundraising, marketing, and carpentry or DIY. We value your contribution to making the club and garden a success. We hold twice yearly plant and pot sales. These are our main fundraisers to pay for all that is needed in the garden, and our aim is to sell pots all year round should people require them. We rely entirely on generous donations, grants and the proceeds of the plant sales. Please message us if you would like to chat about volunteering in the club or come along on a Tuesday morning. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about visiting the garden, or your thinking maybe you would like to volunteer. Weโ€™d love to hear from you.

Now is the time to start getting your garden ready. Here are some handy tips.
08/21/2026

Now is the time to start getting your garden ready. Here are some handy tips.

Interesting info on the tomato's family tree.
08/21/2026

Interesting info on the tomato's family tree.

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Cool set of informative, interactive pages and facts about our favorite big berry ...

>>DNA settled a 250-year argument: tomatoes sit deep inside the genus Solanum, sister to the potatoes. Linnaeus named the tomato Solanum lycopersicum in 1753 and was right the first time. Its whole family lives in western South America โ€” Andean slopes, coastal fog deserts, cloud forests, and the Galรกpagos โ€” and by wild-tomato standards, everything about your garden plant is exotic: the red fruit, the self-pollinating flower, the annual lifestyle, even its existence outside South America.

08/12/2026
Learn more about native plants...
08/03/2026

Learn more about native plants...

NEW! Short Take: Highlighting Native Plants: Fairy Duster, Calliandra eriophylla
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Discover the beauty and resilience of Calliandra eriophylla, commonly known as Fairy Duster, one of the Sonoran Desert's most beloved native shrubs.
Learn how this drought-tolerant plant provides vibrant spring blooms, attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators, and thrives with minimal care in desert landscapes.

We'll discuss its natural habitat, growing requirements, landscaping uses, and tips for incorporating this graceful native into a wildlife-friendly garden.

Register for this FREE Zoom class here [URL] - https://arizona.zoom.us/meeting/register/w2oGM3DaQ2uK_WU4-qnWgA #/registration

Seeing this on Instagram? Click on the class calendar link in our bio to see offerings and register.

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If you're looking for a refreshing way to beat the heat, and support a local farmer...
08/03/2026

If you're looking for a refreshing way to beat the heat, and support a local farmer...

Our Summer of Savings Continues! Buy One Get One Dole Whip! Buy One get one Half off Sandwiches! Weโ€™re still open until 9 every day!

Some plants we call w**ds are actually beneficial!
07/20/2026

Some plants we call w**ds are actually beneficial!

Ginger is good for many different uses.
07/20/2026

Ginger is good for many different uses.

Good information here!
07/20/2026

Good information here!

The foundation of a thriving indoor garden lies in the soil your plants are growing in. Selecting the right soil is an important step in ensuring your potted plants thrive.
Letโ€™s discuss the essentials of the perfect soil for your houseplants, providing them with the foundation they need to grow beautifully and healthy.

Soil provides support and nutrients for plants. A good potting soil should be dense enough to provide support, porous enough for good aeration and drainage, provide balanced nutrients, and be free of insects, diseases, and w**d seeds. Garden soils are generally not recommended for use in indoor pots.

Most pre-mixed soils donโ€™t contain soil. These mixes contain sand, vermiculite, or perlite for drainage. High-quality mixes also contain slow-release fertilizer that can keep plants fed for several months. Be aware that commercial mixes vary widely in price, ingredients, and quality. Read the label before you purchase to ensure that mix suites your needs.

It is relatively simple to prepare your own potting medium. A common soil free mix for indoor gardening is listed below:
โ€ข 2 parts coconut coir (a more sustainable product than peat)
โ€ข 1 part sand
โ€ข 1 part perlite
Please note: this mix is for general purposes. There are other ratios that can be used for specific plant needs.

Our master gardeners can provide more specific mixes. You can reach out to our plant clinic in the link below for additional guidance [URL}:
https://extension.arizona.edu/programs/pima-county-master-gardeners/questions

Happy gardening!

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2200 W 28th Street
Yuma, AZ
85364

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