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 and do a lot of handwashing. In the spirit of this, I think we might want to bring back one of the staples of the previous century’s war efforts – the victory garden. If the phrase is new to … [Read more...] about Time to Bring Back the ‘Victory Garden’
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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 looking to up your Christmas tree game, here are some strategies pulled from the world of professional decorators and set designers who have created amazing holiday trees. Your first step is picking … [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 serving Northern Arizona, and in 1990, our family made the big leap and moved to Flagstaff. Now, I am part of the third generation running our family’s businesses. With my husband and sister (and … [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 fact, in response to the renewed interest in houseplants, we’ve begun offering a series of free seminars at the nursery to help “plant parents” with their greenery. We have sessions on plants that are … [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 recycled or composted. The bad news is that almost three pounds (per person! per day!) is destined for an incinerator, a landfill or the ocean. This has led to increased interest in two of the new … [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 all season long is knowing that what you plant in early spring, when the temperatures are moderate and evenings are cool, might not thrive in the dog days of summer. So, you need to plan out what … [Read more...] about Planting for Beauty All Season
Petite Farming: Family-Sized Crops from Your Patio
For the past several years, growing your own fruits and vegetables has become a popular alternative to frequenting your local produce aisle. Some grow their own food for reasons of taste – nothing is as mouth-watering as tomatoes, lettuce or peppers from your own garden. Others prefer to grow their own food because it’s “clean” eating; there’s no risk of GMOs or any of the preservatives that are typically needed to keep veggies fresh from the field to your grocery store. But you don’t … [Read more...] about Petite Farming: Family-Sized Crops from Your Patio
Container Gardening: Small Gardens, Big Impact
So here’s a puzzle: what do you do if you want the benefits of a beautiful garden but don’t have the space? Or you have space, but the terrain isn’t particularly conducive to a traditional garden, with challenging soil or steep slopes? Living in an apartment or having a hilly land doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy beautiful blooms or healthy home-grown veggies. You can create your own horticultural haven with container gardening. Among its many advantages, container gardening allows people with … [Read more...] about Container Gardening: Small Gardens, Big Impact