Good to Know

In the garden, the autumn equinox signals the start of the squash, potato and corn harvest. But how do you know when your crops are ready to harvest? Here are tips for each crop.

The Arboretum was recently featured in an article by Bonnie Stevens in Flagstaff Business News. Read ‘Rebuilding The Arboretum from Rocky Ground’ here.

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!

While it is certainly irresistible to plant throughout spring and summer, fall is an ideal time to get perennials in the ground for next year’s garden.

As the heat and rapid growth of summer wane, there is a stillness and sense of completion in the September garden. However, there is still lots to do and enjoy as we cherish these fleeting days on our slow march to winter.

With the extra water, humidity, and cooler temperatures of monsoon season, it feels like a second spring as many of our garden plants come into bloom. Here are some of Nate’s favorites.