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Grow a Garden in the Desert with Martha Retallick | The Beet

Grow a Garden in the Desert with Martha Retallick | The Beet

Update: 2025-11-03
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In this episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques sits down with Martha Retallick to discuss all things water harvesting. From catching rain to shaping your landscape so every drop goes to your crops (not the storm drain), they dig into practical, creative ways to make the most of precious rainfall. Tune in to learn how to harvest water and grow a thriving garden, even in the heart of the desert.




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Based in Tucson, Arizona – where only 12 inches of rain fall each year – Martha Retallick has turned desert living into an art form. She’s transformed her home into a water-efficient urban oasis filled with shady ironwoods, colorful native blooms, and homegrown produce. Blending beauty with sustainability, Martha inspires others to create harmony between nature and the built environment. She shares her expertise in her books Water Harvesting 101, and City Nature.



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Grow a Garden in the Desert with Martha Retallick | The Beet

Grow a Garden in the Desert with Martha Retallick | The Beet

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