Good To Know Blog
Pruning Deciduous Shrubs
With snow on the ground and frigid temperatures, it is hard to believe that there is an important garden task that can occur this time of year–renewal pruning your deciduous shrubs!
Winter Watering
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 plant and every garden is a bit different.
Smoke and Goodding’s Onion
Sometimes wildfire has been known to stimulate germination of certain plant species like Mullien or some pine trees. We wanted to know if that is the case for Goodding’s Onion.
Seed Sourcing
Planning a garden can be just as much fun as doing the actual work, but it is important to select seeds carefully, especially for Flagstaff gardens.
How to Create a Home Seedbank
Creating your own home seed bank with airtight containers and a freezer will help preserve saved vegetable seed from year-to-year.
Education Department Year in Review: Growing Curiosity
As this year ends, the Arboretum’s Education Department is celebrating a season filled with curiosity, connection, and countless moments of discovery.
The Arboretum at Flagstaff is a charitable 501(C)(3) organization located in the Coconino National Forest in Flagstaff, Arizona. The Arboretum relies on contributions to support its hands-on and educational mission. Your tax deductible donation helps sustain this local treasure.
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