by Nate O'Meara | Jun 30, 2026 | Education
Sunflowers grow and track the sun through a process called heliotropism (photo credit: April O’Meara) This article first appeared in the June 18th Arizona Daily Sun. In the cool darkness of a recent summer morning, I stared in wonder at the bright faces looking back...
by Nate O'Meara | May 5, 2026 | Education
Blue Flax (Linum lewisii) is a perennial wildflower native to arid lands of the west. (photo credits: April O’Meara) This article appeared in the April 16th Arizona Daily Sun. There is a misconception about growing wildflowers, particularly in the arid lands of the...
by Nate O'Meara | Feb 3, 2026 | Education
When you are ready to prune, gather the correct tools including a sharp pair of loppers, hand pruners and a good tree saw for larger stems. Safety glasses and gloves will also come in handy. (photo credit: April O’Meara) This article appeared in the February 5th...
by Nate O'Meara | Dec 9, 2025 | Education
Creating your own home seed bank with airtight containers and a freezer will help preserve saved vegetable seed from year-to-year. (photo credit: April O’Meara) This article appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun on December 4, 2025. Recently, a friend was visiting and...
by Nate O'Meara | Sep 30, 2025 | Education
Even this small aspen log stack has wildlife value. I have found insects, frogs and field mice nesting among them. Squirrels and songbirds also perch on them while eating. (photo credit: April O’Meara) This article appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun on September 18,...
