by Gina Goegan | Jan 6, 2026 | Education
It’s that time of year again, when the seed catalogs start to arrive and the dreams of lush gardens seem so close, yet so far away. Planning a garden can be just as much fun as doing the actual work, but it is important to select seeds carefully, especially for...
by Gina Goegan | Nov 11, 2025 | Education
Anyone who has ever heard me talk about vegetable gardening at the Arboretum has heard me explain, or rather complain, about the huge temperature swings we have throughout the growing season. Not only is a summer freeze inevitable in our beautiful meadow, aka “cold...
by Gina Goegan | Sep 2, 2025 | Education
It’s that time of year again when summer loosens its grip, the cool breeze of seasonal change subtly blows in, and luscious summer gardens start to wane. This can be a sad time for gardeners, but the good news is, it’s not time to stop gardening! (Is it ever, really?)...
by Gina Goegan | Jul 1, 2025 | Education
Seasoned Flagstaff gardeners know the spring giddiness that overwhelms us on that first truly warm day in March is not the time to start planting. A common date that is often tossed around is June 15th as that is the last average frost date for our area. Depending on...
by Gina Goegan | Jun 4, 2025 | Education
June in Flagstaff can be an extremely hot and dry month for our gardens. This can lead to stressed plants and even mortality if soil moisture isn’t monitored. Below are a few tips for keeping gardens and gardeners happy! Water your plants in the early morning or...