by Gina Goegan | Sep 1, 2026 | Education
Completed fire- and water-wise garden at The Arb. In the midst of our busy season last year, Executive Director extraordinaire Nate O’Meara and I teamed up to write a grant offered by one of our favorite local organizations, Creative Flagstaff. Our goal: to...
by Sylvia Coppers | Aug 4, 2026 | Education
Summer is a great time for road tripping. If you have a favorite trip that you’ve taken on more than one occasion, then there is probably that one gas station you always have to stop at. Maybe the gas is cheapest, they have your favorite snack, or most probable…the...
by Sheila Murray | Aug 4, 2026 | Education
The Arboretum has partnered with the City of Flagstaff on occasion to contribute to the wealth of resources regarding native plants and landscaping. We have produced informative brochures such as the Flagstaff Fabulous List, which guide homeowners in selecting the...
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 Gina Goegan | Jun 30, 2026 | Education
Wildfire smoke above, frost cloth protecting tender plants below. This June has been a real rollercoaster ride out here at the Arboretum. For the first time, I was able to plant the vegetable garden under cloudy skies with light rains falling upon my head. Given our...
by Emily Dorsey | Jun 30, 2026 | Education
Whenever someone asks me what they should plant in their garden, my answer is inevitably yarrow. Are you looking for a plant that is easy to grow in our harsh mountain climate? Do you want to grow flowers to attract pollinators? Are you looking for ground cover that...
