by Gina Goegan | Jan 14, 2025 | Education
Apart from the evergreens, most Flagstaff gardens are a variety of brown and gray hues this time of year. While this winter color palette holds its own kind of beauty, I can never resist visualizing all the color that will arrive with the onset of spring warmth. This...
by Sarah Armanovs | Dec 11, 2024 | Education
Today I’m going to take you on a seed harvesting adventure. Once you’ve gathered your scissors and a paper bag, it’s time to begin. The first thing we’ll do on our seed harvesting adventure is look at the stalk leading up to the dead flower. If it’s brown looking and...
by Helena Murray | Dec 11, 2024 | Education
Support our Education Programs at the Arb! At the Arboretum at Flagstaff, we believe that connecting children with nature is not only educational but also essential for fostering curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship. Our engaging and hands-on...
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 Gina Goegan | Nov 12, 2024 | Education
There are so many reasons to love Calendula. It is easy to grow, aesthetically pleasing in any sunny garden, and generally pest free. One can use it in the kitchen, adding the petals to soups, salads, and teas. It can also be used as a natural dye, providing a...
by Sheila Murray | Nov 12, 2024 | Education
We here at the Arboretum are very happy to share two new partnerships to grow plants for our National Forests. The first project will provide the Coconino National Forest with the rare Bebb’s Willow (Salix bebbiana) for their restoration needs. The Forest has a need...
