When you have a family garden, you cultivate more than food and flowers. That’s what I’ve learned as someone who has gardened with my parents and grandparents, and as a mom who has spent countless hours having fun with my sons planting and growing things. Now, our family is unique – my boys … [Read more...] about Reaping the Joy, Benefits of Family Gardening
Misti Warner-Andersen
Sustainable Gardening: Good for You and the Environment
More and more homeowners are working to achieve sustainability in their gardens, wanting to create outdoor spaces that are not only beautiful, but also work with nature and are ecologically sound. It turns out these practices are beneficial for your wallet as well, because sustainable gardening … [Read more...] about Sustainable Gardening: Good for You and the Environment
Get Your Holiday Tree While You Can
We are all about the holidays right now. Right after we put away the Halloween candy, it’s time to think about how we are going to bring the beauty of the season into our homes. Getting that traditional centerpiece of the holiday season – a Christmas tree – may be harder this year. Between … [Read more...] about Get Your Holiday Tree While You Can
Fall is a Special Time for Northern Arizona Gardens
It’s a time of transition – there’s still a lot of life left in your late summer garden, with late bloomers that grow quickly and give your garden beds or patio containers a splash of color. (Deadheading flowering plants will help encourage those last few blooms, by the way). Then, there are the … [Read more...] about Fall is a Special Time for Northern Arizona Gardens
Growing Trend: Houseplants for Your Home, Office
If you purchased an indoor plant recently, you are part of a growing trend that began several years ago and exploded during the pandemic. The popularity of houseplants was already on the rise before 2020. Young adults who couldn’t afford to rent or buy a house turned to indoor plants as a way to … [Read more...] about Growing Trend: Houseplants for Your Home, Office
Keeping the Buzz Going for Pollinators
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
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
Christmas: From Our Families to Yours
This year has been a hard one for family gatherings. For several months we’ve been limiting big get-togethers out of concern over the coronavirus pandemic. It’s likely that COVID-19 will be impacting your Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, too. With lots of families foregoing travel and … [Read more...] about Christmas: From Our Families to Yours
Pollinators Still Need Our Help
Flagstaff should give itself a pat on the back. A few years ago, the National Pollinator Garden Network (NPGN), a group of stakeholders in the gardening, pollinator and conservation communities, challenged Americans to create one million gardens rich in pollen and nectar-filled flowers to help out … [Read more...] about Pollinators Still Need Our Help
How to Water Well
Here is a scene that plays out pretty frequently at the nursery: A gardener comes in to ask about his or her dying outdoor garden – trees, shrubs, veggies or flowerbeds. In the course of conversation, it will become apparent that the problem is the plants simply aren’t getting enough … [Read more...] about How to Water Well
