by Helena Murray | Apr 1, 2026 | Education
When we think of pollinators, most of us picture honeybees, but here on the Colorado Plateau, there’s a whole hidden world of pollinators waiting to be discovered. There are hundreds of species of native bees, along with butterflies, moths, beetles, flies,...
by Helena Murray | Mar 3, 2026 | Education
On any given weekday morning at the Arboretum, you might notice something different among the gardens and trails; the sound of excited voices, a cluster of small hands feeling the rough bark of a Ponderosa pine or a group of students quietly wandering through 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 Sarah Armanovs | Feb 3, 2026 | Education
Above: I planted a Rudbeckia here in September that might need some water this week. A lot of gardeners wonder whether they should water their dormant perennials and shrubs in the winter. This question isn’t as straightforward as you might think, since every...
by Sheila Murray | Feb 3, 2026 | Education
Goodding’s Onion (Allium gooddingii) is a perennial wild onion with large reddish-purple flowers and a strong onion-fragrance. Goodding’s Onion is known from Arizona and New Mexico, and occurs on multiple National Forests associated with perennial, intermittent...
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...
