Life isn’t always about casinos, travel, and exciting adventures on the Las Vegas Strip. Sometimes, the best moments happen right at home—and for Vince & Ji, also known as “What’s Next NaNa and Papa,” spending time in their Gilbert, Arizona garden is one of those simple pleasures that brings peace, creativity, and happiness.
Living in the Arizona desert may seem challenging for gardening, especially during brutal summer temperatures that can climb between 110 and 120 degrees, but Vince has discovered that with a little effort and care, you can grow a surprisingly beautiful and productive outdoor space.
Recently, Vince spent time walking through the front and backyard, taking in the flowers, greenery, herbs, and vegetables growing around their home. From fresh basil and rosemary to mint and tomatoes, their garden has become both a relaxing hobby and a practical way to bring fresh ingredients into the kitchen.
Desert Gardening in Gilbert, Arizona
Arizona’s desert climate comes with unique challenges, but Vince has learned how to make it work. While not every plant survives the intense summer heat year-round, he estimates that around 80% of his plants continue thriving through the seasons.
The remaining plants are often rotated out, which Vince says is part of the fun. Changing plants and experimenting with different looks helps keep the yard fresh, colorful, and interesting throughout the year.
Gardening in Gilbert is all about balance:
- Choosing heat-tolerant plants
- Rotating seasonal flowers
- Growing useful herbs and vegetables
- Creating outdoor comfort while minimizing maintenance
Growing Fresh Herbs & Vegetables at Home
One of Vince’s favorite parts of gardening is growing ingredients they can actually use around the house.
Current favorites include:
- Mint
- Rosemary
- Basil
- Tomatoes
Having fresh herbs available for cooking adds another layer of enjoyment to the hobby. It’s not just about appearance—it’s about creating a lifestyle centered around comfort, health, and enjoying everyday moments together.
Gardening with Safety in Mind
Because NaNa is allergic to bees, Vince carefully designs the backyard to avoid attracting too many pollinators near the main seating areas. While flowers can make a yard beautiful, they intentionally avoid heavily floral plants close to places where they relax outdoors.
This thoughtful approach allows them to still enjoy greenery and natural beauty while creating a safer environment for spending time outside together.
More Than a Hobby
For Vince, gardening is more than simply planting flowers—it’s a way to stay active, creative, and connected to home life. In between traveling, exploring casinos, attending concerts, and documenting adventures, gardening offers a peaceful reset.
It’s a reminder that some of life’s best adventures don’t require plane tickets or hotel suites. Sometimes they happen in your own backyard.
Whether it’s watering plants in the morning, harvesting fresh herbs for dinner, or simply walking through the yard admiring what’s growing, gardening has become an enjoyable and rewarding part of the What’s Next NaNa and Papa lifestyle.
Final Thoughts
From luxury Vegas penthouses to peaceful Arizona gardens, Vince & Ji continue showing that life is about enjoying every experience along the way.
Their Gilbert garden reflects the same spirit that drives all of their adventures:
- Appreciation for simple moments
- Creating comfort and beauty
- Trying new things
- Living life fully at every stage
Because no matter where the journey takes them next, there’s always something meaningful growing along the way.
