by Nate O'Meara | Jan 30, 2025 | Education
Kinnikinnick, a native plant, provides evergreen interest in the winter garden. (photo credit: April O’Meara) This article originally appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun on January 30, 2025. During snowless winters like we are having this year, I relish the evergreen...
by Nate O'Meara | Nov 27, 2024 | Education
Maintaining a compost pile is the foundation of organic gardening. With abundant materials, the fall is the best time to start a compost pile. (photo credit: Nate O’Meara) This article originally appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun on November 27th. As an organic...
by Nate O'Meara | Oct 24, 2024 | Education
Domesticated and grown by Native Americans for thousands of years, squash and pumpkins are an indigenous crop of the Americas. (Photo credit: April O’Meara) This article originally appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun on October 24th. I love this time of year, seeing all...
by Nate O'Meara | Sep 26, 2024 | Education
A “Potimarron” winter squash (Cucurbita maxima) ripening in my garden. This French heirloom produces 3-4 pound fruits that have a chestnut-like flavor. (Photo credit: April O’Meara) This article originally appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun on September 26th. Last...
by Nate O'Meara | Sep 11, 2024 | Education
Rebuilding the Arboretum from Rocky Ground This article originally appeared in the September issue of Flagstaff Business News and was written by Bonnie Stevens. A maze of meadows and hillsides of colorful wildflowers in late summer bloom, the sound of live music...
