Gardening at 7,000 feet can challenge even a seasoned horticulturist. Although not all plants are adapted to brave the high elevation, a number of them thrive under Flagstaff’s harsh sunlight. Often overlooked by growers is northern Arizona’s indigenous vegetation.

“A lot of the issue comes in with folks viewing anything they don’t plant as a weed,” said Amelia Blake, owner of Lily of the Field Nursery. Copy article link

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