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
Misti Warner-Andersen
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
Gardening Sustainability: The Greener Good
This past April, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Now, it is possible you missed it, since coverage of the anniversary got swallowed up by the coronavirus pandemic, but it is an important milestone. Think about how much has changed in our view of ecology in the past five decades. … [Read more...] about Gardening Sustainability: The Greener Good
Time to Bring Back the ‘Victory Garden’
Over the past few weeks, we have been told we are on “war footing,” with all the nations of the world battling an invisible enemy called coronavirus. It’s probably the most unconventional war we’ve ever waged; instead of taking up arms and gearing up to fight, we’re asked to stay home, self-isolate … [Read more...] about Time to Bring Back the ‘Victory Garden’
Decorating Your Tree Like a Pro
One of the joys of the season for many of us is finding the perfect Christmas tree and decorating it as the centerpiece of our home. From selecting your tree, to attaching lights, to adding baubles and finally the topper, each step is vital to creating your holiday masterpiece. If you are … [Read more...] about Decorating Your Tree Like a Pro
Warner’s Nursery Participating in the Community
Next year, Warner’s Nursery celebrates a pretty big milestone. Our company will have been in business for half a century. Started by my grandmother, Dottie, Warner’s began in 1970 in Page. By the end of the decade, her sons expanded the businesses into a landscaping and maintenance division … [Read more...] about Warner’s Nursery Participating in the Community
Houseplants: Good for Your Physical, Mental Health
If you think you’ve seen more philodendrons, orchids, succulents, snake plants, pothos and fiddle-leaf figs inside homes, offices and social media feeds, you aren’t imagining things. Demand for indoor plants and a chance to bring a little bit of nature inside our walls is a growing trend. In … [Read more...] about Houseplants: Good for Your Physical, Mental Health
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
