Frosty times have arrived in Flagstaff. The forecast says that most evenings will dip to or just below freezing, so it’s time to talk about what to do in your garden (and how to save those last veggies and tomatoes in your fall harvest). First off – the frosts of fall are not as threatening […]
This week it officially became Fall – and that means lots to do for gardeners. I know some of you are ready to pack up your trowels and call it a season, but this is the perfect time to extend the season and enjoy some more quality time outside. But what exactly does fall […]
We’re often asked at Warner’s what is the best time to plant a tree, and the short answer of course is any time the ground is not frozen, because trees are awesome and the more of them we can get the better. But, in looking at this topic a little more closely, we’d have to […]
Don’t let summer end too soon. Now with the current weather, I know it might seem ridiculous to remind you that it’s still summer. It’s been in the mid-80s most days and that kind of heat is probably all the reminder you need. The thing is, there seems to be a shift that happens in […]
We at Warner’s have been providing gardening help to generations of Northern Arizona residents for almost 50 years and in that time, there are questions that are just like perennials – they keep coming up every year. What are the best times to plant trees? How do you deal with garden pests? How much sunshine or […]
In my last blog, I talked about all the wonderful things that come with monsoon season – free water, cooler temps, a chance to practice some great conservation techniques like water harvesting. But there is a downside. Hail. Damaged caused by hail is just terrible, as anyone knows whose had hail damage to a car […]
It hasn’t quite hit us yet, but we are right on the verge on Monsoon Season, with its cooler temps and welcome water. We often talk in this space about being “water-wise” in our dry climate – things like using drip irrigation systems and selecting drought-resistant plants for your garden. Now, as the monsoon season […]
On the days I get to sit back and enjoy my garden (instead of working at the nursery to help you with yours!) one of the big rewards is getting to see the ecosystems my garden supports in my little patch of the world. There’s nothing like sitting on your patio, feeling the sun on […]
Summer is magic. There is something about this season, when school is out and the temperatures climb and everything around you says “relax – it’s summer.” These are the months of feeling the grass under your bare feet and lying back to see what shapes the clouds make in the sky. It’s about super fresh […]
This weekend is Tomatopalooza – our annual celebration of all things tomato – so it’s a great time to talk about the benefits of growing your own tomatoes and veggies as a part of your garden. The most obvious reason to grow your own food is taste. Yes, there is an abundance of produce in […]