This week we are thinking about and celebrating local places, local-ness, the beautiful scenery we are lucky to have, and picnics.  Let me explain!

Today is International Picnic Day, not that we need a special holiday to make a picnic worthy of celebrating.

And since we want to share more time with the special people in our lives, I think we should all spend the day outside  with our family and friends enjoying a picnic.  There's nothing that sounds bad about that, right?  Consider that aside from some well-earned downtime, there are health and general wellness benefits too!!  

👉🏼 Keep reading to see my list of local Prescott picnic-worthy spots. 🧺

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🌿 June in the Prescott Garden
Your Monthly Garden Keeping Summary from The Whiskey Porch

As the high desert moves into early summer, June in Prescott brings high temperatures, intense sun, and the beginnings of the monsoon season. It's a month focused on fine-tuning water habits and staying alert to pest activity — especially for new seedlings and recent additions to the garden.

At The Whiskey Porch, we specialize in creating beautiful, functional spaces that connect your home to the land around it.

One design philosophy that’s especially "buzzy" right now is called Organic Modernism—a style that blends modern simplicity with natural materials and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

More than just a trend, this approach can expand your usable living space and enhance your lifestyle—while also increasing the value of your home.

In fact, recent Zillow research shows that homes with outdoor kitchens and nature-inspired features can sell for up to 3.1% more.

We just published a deep dive on this topic over on our Substack "Letters from The Whiskey Porch":
👉 Read the full article on Substack

In it, we cover:

• What Organic Modernism really means
• How to bring this style into your home
• Why it matters for homeowners in Arizona and beyond
• ​How we blend Nordic lifestyle principles into our own version of this design style—light-filled, natural, and deeply connected to place

With Peace & Contentment,

🌿 May in the Prescott Garden
Your Monthly Garden Keeping Summary from The Whiskey Porch

May brings a shift into full garden mode here in Prescott. With the final frost typically behind us, this is the time to start planting warm-season crops, prep irrigation, and set yourself up for the dry summer ahead. It's a month of steady progress and deepening color in the high desert.

🌿 April in the Prescott Garden
Your Monthly Garden Keeping Summary from The Whiskey Porch

​April in Prescott can feel like spring on steroids—or a flashback to winter. With tulips blooming one day and frost looming the next, this month is all about balance: nurturing emerging growth while honoring our persistent winter chill.
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Happy Spring!  Tomorrow is the Spring Equinox,  also known as the Vernal Equinox.  That beautiful time of year when day and night are nearly equal, gently shifting us toward brighter, warmer days.

Historically, cultures worldwide have celebrated this moment as a period of renewal, growth, and reconnection to the earth. Here in the Southwest, indigenous communities traditionally mark this season with ceremonies honoring the land's fertility and the rejuvenation of life.

For me, the Spring Equinox symbolizes fresh starts and the quiet joy of observing nature awakening around us. It’s the ideal moment to pause, reflect, and thoughtfully welcome the new season into our homes and gardens.

Here are TEN beautifully simple ideas for celebrating the arrival of spring here in Prescott.  

🌿 March in the Prescott Garden
Your Monthly Garden Keeping Summary from The Whiskey Porch

​March in Prescott still brings chilly nights and the occasional winter weather, but the season is waking up fast. While spring temps tease us, remember our frost risk lingers—so hold off on tender plantings and take this month to prepare for the busy season ahead.
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🌿 February in the Prescott Garden
Your Monthly Garden Keeping Summary from The Whiskey Porch

February feels like the stir of spring in Prescott. It's the month to plant bareroot trees, roses, and shrubs; start sowing early annuals; and prepare the soil and systems before things fully awaken. This is a proactive month—plant, prune, and plan with purpose.​
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🌿 January in the Prescott Garden
Your Monthly Garden Keeping Summary from The Whiskey Porch

​January in Prescott offers a peaceful, productive pause in the garden. While things may seem sleepy outside, it's actually the perfect time to plan, organize, and lay the groundwork for spring growth.
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🌿 December in the Prescott Garden
Your Monthly Garden Keeping Summary from The Whiskey Porch

​December in Prescott is a quiet, reflective time in the garden. As the season shifts into winter, your landscape settles into dormancy, and the rhythm slows down—perfect for planning ahead and enjoying the calmer pace.