Good To Know

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.

At the Arboretum, our mission extends beyond conservation of native plants. We are cultivating understanding by helping young people see the connections between plants, wildlife, water, and the health of our community.

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!

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.

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.

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.