A Season of Change in the Garden and at the Market
Unpredictable spring weather brings a final frost warning for High Desert gardeners while a longtime local grower shares a heartfelt goodbye and announces a new chapter beyond the Phelan Certified Farmers Market.
High Desert Gardening Starts with Strong Soil and a Watchful Eye on the Weather
From improving sandy and clay-heavy soil to navigating a fast-changing bloom season, local growers are adapting to High Desert conditions. With year-round farmers markets in Phelan and Wrightwood, fresh options remain close to home as the growing season unfolds.
Early Spring Flowers and Fruit Buds Signal Abundant Harvest
Ranunculus, plums, and lilacs are bursting with potential as Moonstruck Farms readies for a season rich in organic fruit and fragrant bouquets.
Battling Humidity for a Bountiful Harvest
Despite generous rains, low humidity challenges local growers, but smart mulching and greenhouse tips help keep plants thriving in the High Desert.
Get up to $60 in Fresh Produce Free With Market Match at the Phelan Farmers Market
The Market Match program has been administered at the Phelan Certified Farmers Market since 2015, benefiting families in our High Desert home by providing over $60,000 in farm-fresh produce over the last decade.
Growing Season Begins to Stir in the Tri-Community
Longer days, warming temperatures, and the reopening of local farmers markets are signaling the quiet start of another year in our High Desert gardens.
