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Welcome to the pea family, commonly called the legume family, or as horticulturalist Catherine Kleier would say, the fabulous Fabaceae family! I’d be willing to bet that everyone reading this … Read moreGardening Etcetera: The fabulous Fabaceae family

This week's London Zoo column from Karen London. Read moreLondon Zoo: Serendipity and the hidden ecosystem in Antarctica

Meet Sammy, a sweet and affectionate cat who's ready to find her forever home! Sammy is a curious adventurer who loves spending time outdoors exploring her surroundings with enthusiasm. When s… Read moreCHA Pet of the Week: Sammy

Meet Vida - the LIFE of the party! This 1-year-old, 55-pound sweetheart is the perfect mix of playful and cuddly. She’s dog-friendly, fully potty trained, and loves going for walks, runs, and … Read moreHCH Pet of the Week: Vida

Bees are humming, birds are chirping and hummingbird feeders decorate eaves all over Flagstaff. Signs of spring abound, and for all you gardeners, it’s time to plant! Now that snowfalls have c… Read moreGardening Etcetera: Flagstaff Plant Sale and Garden Festival

Darcy is adorable! Just look at those ears. She is a 1-year-old German Shepherd mix with a gentle soul and a heart full of love. She might be a little shy when you first meet her but give her … Read moreCHA Pet of the Week: Darcy

Sweet, loyal, and full of charm, Sandy is the best friend you didn’t know you were missing. After losing her previous guardian, Sandy has been thriving in a loving foster home and is now ready… Read moreHCH Pet of the Week: Sandy

This week's column from Tom Carpenter. Read moreCarpenter's Column: Supplement to the commencement program

Moving to Flagstaff more than 20 years ago, I was initially too intimidated by stories of high elevation conditions to try vegetable gardening. My first foray here was with a few kitchen herbs… Read moreGardening Etcetera: Growing herbs is a tasty introduction to gardening

This week's London Zoo column from Karen London. Read moreLondon Zoo: Watching gray whale moms

Stella Nova is a gentle giant. She is a 1-and-a-half-year-old Great Pyrenees mix. Stella Nova has been waiting since January to find her new home. She came to the Coconino Humane Association w… Read moreCHA Pet of the Week: Stella Nova

Meet Shallot, a stunning one-eyed sweetheart with a story to tell! Originally adopted from us as a kitten in 2019, Shallot was recently found by a kind-hearted person who brought her to Canyon… Read moreHCH Pet of the Week: Shallot

This week's column from Tom Carpenter. Read moreCarpenter's Column: We interrupt our regular programming

I like cats. When we were growing up, my brother Greg and I liked cats so much that we bought a pure-bred Siamese kitten, wrapped it in a cardboard box, put a lovely bow on top, and gave it to… Read moreGardening Etcetera: The predator-prey relationship between cats and native birds

Spring is here and with it comes thoughts of renewal and growth. One of the best ways I’ve found to feel renewed and to grow as a person is through volunteering. There are many wonderful nonpr… Read moreAnimal Welfare: Volunteering for local nonprofits that help pets

Meet Sammy. She is a 10-year-old brown and black tabby who has been waiting a long time for a home. Sure, Sammy is old but age has its strong points. While kittens are definitely cute, they ca… Read moreCHA Pet of the Week: Sammy