by Nate O'Meara | Mar 27, 2025 | Education
A diagram illustrating the “recommended” and “not-recommended” principles of firewise landscaping for Flagstaff area homes. (photo credit: Oregon State University) This article first appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun. After receiving less than 10 inches of snow for...
by Nate O'Meara | Mar 13, 2025 | Education
Irish cap with clover (photo credit: April O’Meara) For over twenty years, I would spend March 17th in a kilt out pub crawling with the several bagpipe bands I played with. We would entertain crowds of Irish-enthusiasts and/or inebriates with a variety of Irish and...
by Gina Goegan | Mar 4, 2025 | Education
Spring is almost here and it’s time to start thinking about all the delicious vegetables and beautiful summer flowers we want to see in our gardens. Dreaming is the easy part, but as any seasoned Flagstaff gardener knows, reality often takes a harsh toll on our...
by Helena Murray | Mar 4, 2025 | Education
Summer is just around the corner, and The Arboretum at Flagstaff is excited to offer unforgettable outdoor experiences for young explorers! Our Eco Explorer Summer Camps provide hands-on learning in nature, fostering curiosity and a love for the environment. Campers...
by Nate O'Meara | Mar 3, 2025 | Education
Native serviceberries make the lists of Flagstaff’s best plants for local gardens. (photo credit: April O’Meara) This article originally appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun on February 27th. As an avid gardener, winter is a time of planning. With a cup of tea in hand, I...
by Sarah Armanovs | Feb 4, 2025 | Education
My favorite winter gardening activity happens on a slow Sunday morning, as the low light of the winter sun streams through my window. With a damp microfiber rag in hand, I gently dust each leaf of the Sansevierias, Pothos, and Arrowhead plant. Without natural rain...
