In a year full of uncertainty, it’s nice to be able to count on something. Every August, this year included, the astounding Perseid Meteor Shower takes over the night sky. The Perseids are the biggest meteor event of the year, visible in the sky from July through late August, with peak visibility in mid-August. This year, mark your calendars for …

Phew! We are really moving into the deep heat of the Arizona summer. When temperatures soar into the triple digits, we’re never far from thoughts about how to stay cool. Lucky for us, we run a sunscreen company!  Sunscreens are one of the best ways to beat the central Arizona heat, but we can think of a few other “hot …

From tarantulas to tarantula hawks, the bugs of the Sonoran Desert have an intimidating reputation. While some of our insects and arachnids are large, poisonous (or both!), many common bugs you’ll encounter in Phoenix aren’t big or bad at all and play integral roles in the desert ecosystem. Land of a Thousand Bees While that’s not Arizona’s state motto, it …

When you think of mushroom hunting you probably picture a mossy forest floor and damp fallen logs. What probably doesn’t come to mind is the arid land of the Sonoran Desert – but, surprisingly, the intrepid mycophile can find a wide range of mushrooms in the myriad microclimates of the region.  Learn With an Expert First, a few words of …

One thing is for sure, 2020 has been full of surprises. While few things are certain these days, one thing that you can rely on is Central Arizona’s summer heat. With temperatures starting to climb regularly above 100°F, it is important to have a plan for how to keep cool. The public closures that social distancing entails for public health …

Your day-to-day life in Central Arizona probably involves our local tangle of highways and interstate freeways which wrap Phoenix and its surrounding region in busy human traffic. While we get our bearings on these highways, it may surprise many of us to learn that the land we live on is also part of another kind of super highway – one …

Have you ever wondered about what vitamins are and why they are important to us? Vitamins are molecules that are necessary for our body to function correctly and are not made by the body alone. Most vitamins have a role in our metabolism and many other bodily functions including boosting the immune system. Vitamins were first discovered in 1912 and …

With our abundant sunshine and minimal freeze hours, Central Arizona gives the ambitious gardener lots of options to play with. However, while thousands of plants are viable for portions of the year, many plants struggle to truly adapt to the region’s aridity and extreme heat. Homeowners who choose their plantings on looks alone may end up with landscaping that heavily …

Buying your first home should feel like a dream coming true and the best recipe for success is being prepared. While home buying may seem daunting at first glance, if you are ready for each step of the process, the whole transaction can go a lot smoother.  Get Financially Organized While part of home buying is finding a space that …