Good To Know Blog
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.
Growth in Winter
Beneath the soil, where we cannot see, there is growth happening.
A Season with Steady Harvest MiniTunnels
Huge temperature shifts at The Arboretum often make cultivating vegetables a challenge. This year, we experimented with MiniTunnels.
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