There was an important week-long celebration last month that you might have missed. Tucked in between the new federal Juneteenth holiday and the 4th of July is Pollinator Week, an international event to spread the word about bees, birds and butterflies and their importance to all of us. How … [Read more...] about Keeping the Buzz Going for Pollinators
Garden
Tips and Tools for a Bumper Tomato Harvest
With a short growing season, Northern Arizona is often tricky for garden edibles. But, with a little planning, the right selection, and an eye on protecting your crop, there’s no reason why you can’t grow juicy, delicious tomatoes straight from your backyard or patio. Step one is taking care to … [Read more...] about Tips and Tools for a Bumper Tomato Harvest
Attracting Wildlife You Want to Your Garden
One of the rewards of creating your garden is being able to sit back and enjoy the nature it attracts. There’s nothing like seeing butterflies float around your plants, bees grabbing pollen from flowers and birds filling up your space with song. In addition, when you bring these insects and birds … [Read more...] about Attracting Wildlife You Want to Your Garden
How Gardening Fits Into the Root-to-Stem Movement
Here’s one of those statistics that just leaves your mouth hanging open in disbelief: According to the Environmental Protection Agency, people in the United States generate an average of 4.4 pounds of trash per person per day. Now, on the plus side, about one and a half of those 4.4 pounds gets … [Read more...] about How Gardening Fits Into the Root-to-Stem Movement
Planting for Beauty All Season
Welcome to spring! After the winter we’ve had (goodbye, record-breaking snowstorms) I hope you are all looking forward to beautiful blooms in garden beds and containers that will add so much to your backyards, patios or windowsills. One of the tricks to having a garden that gives you pleasure … [Read more...] about Planting for Beauty All Season
Extending Your Garden’s Life Throughout the Fall
Even in Northern Arizona, where frosts come as late as mid-June and as early as September, gardening does not have to be a summer-only activity. There’s a lot of life left in your garden at this time of year and plenty to do, including enjoying what you’ve already planted, getting some new flowers … [Read more...] about Extending Your Garden’s Life Throughout the Fall
Garden-Tainment: Taking the Party Outside this Summer
Believe it or not, summer will technically be over next month. You can already feel it now – the days are getting shorter and there’s that nip of chill in the air first thing in the morning. To paraphrase the poet, now is the time to gather ye summer memories while ye may. And the best way to do … [Read more...] about Garden-Tainment: Taking the Party Outside this Summer
Make a Little Garden Out of Life
Every day, we are challenged with busy schedules, deadlines, never ending technology and social media avenues. We often rush through our daily routines and then think, “Where did the day go?” We go home to our family, friends, pets and neighbors. We spend quality time with them and then prepare for … [Read more...] about Make a Little Garden Out of Life
Viola’s Flower Garden Transplanting to Highway 89A
Regular commuters on Flagstaff’s east Route 66 may well miss seeing the vibrant colors of Viola’s Flower Garden. In June, Viola’s owners Robyn Walters and Art Escobedo were told the property had been sold and they needed to find a new location. Although this was not the first time the couple had to … [Read more...] about Viola’s Flower Garden Transplanting to Highway 89A
Children’s Garden Beginning to Blossom at Foxglenn Park
The development of a whimsical and meaningful Children’s Garden is taking shape and on schedule at Foxglenn Park in Flagstaff, the result of a successful capital campaign. Organizers say fundraising efforts will continue to complete the project by next summer. Currently, phase one of … [Read more...] about Children’s Garden Beginning to Blossom at Foxglenn Park
