by Sarah Armanovs | Aug 29, 2024 | Education
As summer slowly begins to fade, I can’t help but reflect on this past season. I’ve had some amazing help from my gardens crew, and could not have taken care of 20 acres of gardens and grounds without them! I’ve gone to each crew member, and asked them what their...
by Gina Goegan | Aug 29, 2024 | Education
It’s that time of year again when summer loosens its grip, the cool breeze of seasonal change subtly blows in, and the 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,...
by Nate O'Meara | Aug 29, 2024 | Education
Photo “Black Eyed Susan” by April O’Meara This article originally appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun on August 29th. As the mornings have a slight chill in the air, the first signs of fall can be seen in the garden. Plants like ‘Autumn Joy’ sedum and...
by Nate O'Meara | Jul 27, 2024 | Education
Photo by April O’Meara This article originally appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun on July 25th. I am celebrating the return of the monsoons! This special time of the year brings a sense of renewal as the afternoon storms rejuvenate our gardens and wildlands. With...
by Gina Goegan | Jul 25, 2024 | Education
When northern Arizona welcomes the monsoon season, plants far and wide bloom and burst with life from the much-needed rain. One spectacular plant blooming in abundance here at The Arb is Rudbeckia laciniata, also known as cut-leaf coneflower. This beautiful plant is...
by Sheila Murray | Jul 24, 2024 | Education
As we continue into the heat of the summer, plants are beginning to share their seeds for future planting. We recently completed a successful seed collection trip for one of our smallest microflora species: Sentry Milkvetch (Astragalus cremnophylax). Small but...
