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CROPS & TASKS: What to PLANT & DO in JANUARY (Mild Winter Climates)
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CROPS & TASKS: What to PLANT & DO in JANUARY (Mild Winter Climates)



January in the low desert can come with long planting lists and endless garden to-dos. In this video, I narrow it down to the 5 crops I plant and the 5 garden tasks I focus on so you can hit the key planting windows, keep your garden on track, and not feel behind.

Whether you garden in Phoenix, Tucson, or other low desert areas, these January priorities will help you make the most of the cool season and set up your spring garden for success.

In this video I cover:
Top 5 crops to plant in January (low desert) and the Top 5 January garden tasks

If you want the complete January planting list and full task list for the low desert, check out the in-depth January blog post and monthly video here:
Blog post: https://growinginthegarden.com/what-to-plant-harvest-january-low-desert-of-arizona/
January planting guide: https://growinginthegarden.com/arizona-garden-in-january/

My Planner and Journal that walk you through each month of the year:
Planner and Journal: https://growinginthegarden.bigcartel.com/product/garden-planner-journal

More low desert gardening resources: https://growinginthegarden.bigcartel.com/products
Desert gardening page: https://growinginthegarden.com/desert-gardening/
All monthly planting guides: https://growinginthegarden.com/category/desert-gardening/monthly-guides/

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20 Comments

  4. @Littlemissmarie

    I’m in Mesa!!!! I jut started my garden! I’d love to take a class if you have one or ever get some advise from you!❤

  5. @janicemattos6326

    Happy New Year Angela!
    Thank you for all of the inspiration and quality content.
    Many blessings to you and your family❤

  7. @Sisteryoda1440

    Happy New Year!! 🎊 Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy, prosperous 2026. Excited to see what projects are in store. Thanks for taking us along!

  9. @lesliekendall5668

    I'm in Idaho 7a and my planting schedule isn't anything like your region but I LOVE your presentations and after all, gardening is much more than "when". There are a lot of WHY WHY, WHY'S. 😁

  10. @Plant-Town

    Crap. I’m in Tennessee now. We have wildly different weather. I sure miss the desert. Arizona is the most beautiful desert I’ve ever lived. ❤

  15. @PeterAndRoyGardens

    This is such a helpful way to simplify January — focusing on what really matters instead of feeling overwhelmed
    Even though we’re in peak summer here, the planning mindset translates perfectly.

    Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

    Peter & Roy

  16. @glow1815

    In Maricopa. My carrots will be ready ti harvest in 5-6 weeks I started early this year in Oct sowed in-ground. And I have more i started lat month. Yes I already have my new plot I'm waitng to sow in 2 weeks, zucchini, cucumber and tomatoes can't wait! Thanks Angie 🙂

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