Learn about the seasonal cycles of the farm, meet the flowers and the farmers.
SEASONS WITH THE APPLE TREES: AWAKENING TO THE WONDER
This year, in Flagstaff, we were fortunate to enjoy a long, lingering autumn. I drank in the last warm days surrounded by the ripeness of the world, just as it is at its peak, before yielding to the natural cycle of rest. I relished the shock of gilded leaves falling to the ground and the pungent perfume of summer decomposing into the Earth. I appreciate this reminder from the plant world of the endless cycle of death, decay, and dormancy that preambles growth.
THE NECESSARY DARKNESS: WRITING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY
SEX IN THE ORCHARD: ANOTHER VOTE FOR SCIENCE
Spring is the most intoxicating season, even more so in the company of fruit trees. I descend the switchbacks of Oak Creek Canyon in the morning quiet before the tourist cars crowd the road.
FARMER’S MARKET MOMENTS: CONNECTING PEOPLE TO FARMS
Farmer’s market season is in full swing, and if you are like me, this is the highlight of your week—a chance to socialize with the community and interact with farmers, sampling the array of what can be grown in our region, booth by booth.Farmer’s market season is in full swing, and if you are like me, this is the highlight of your week—a chance to socialize with the community and interact with farmers, sampling the array of what can be grown in our region, booth by booth.