There are amazing benefits to living at high altitude in Northern Arizona – four seasons, great mountain scenery, extremely clean air – but truth be told, it can be a challenge for gardeners. Challenging, but not impossible. All it requires is a little planning, a little patience, and a few modifications. But the rewards – beautiful, healthy, homegrown goodness – are worth it. Here are a few pointers to being a veggie champion at 7,000 feet. Understand Your Microclimate Depending on … [Read more...] about Vegetable Gardening at High Altitudes
Vegetable Gardening
Vegetable Gardening at High Altitudes
There are amazing benefits to living at high altitude in Northern Arizona – four seasons, great mountain scenery, extremely clean air (even if it is a bit thin). And it’s super easy to grow a vegetable patch here. Dig a hole, toss in your seeds or transplants and – presto! – healthy living just sprouts up all over the place. Yeah, I’m fibbing. Growing vegetables in Flagstaff is not the easiest thing in the world. But it’s not the hardest either. It does require a little planning, a … [Read more...] about Vegetable Gardening at High Altitudes
