The Arboretum at Flagstaff: at 7,100 feet, well-adapted plants are the key to success here
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The Arboretum at Flagstaff in northern Arizona offers a rich educational experience for botanists and plant enthusiasts. The 7,100 foot elevation of the Arizona area is the highest research garden in the US and home to some fascinating varieties of plants. Arboretum founder Frances McAllister opened the area for botanical research and exploration in the 1960s to encourage preservation and understanding of the plant communities in the Colorado Plateau.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 1997
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Professor Darrel Morrison teaches landscape architecture at the University of Georgia. Morrison's former students include those working with the Federal Highway Administration, staff at the National Wildflower Research Center, and other instructors in the field. Morrison teaches plant knowledge, ecology, design and conservation. His home serves as a combined experiment station, classroom, and retreat.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 1998
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