Re: Phoenix, Arizona gardens/nurseries
Hello, Sunia,
I second the recommendation for a trip (car necessary) to Boyce arboretum -
but a good hour outside of Phoenix. But Organ Pipe (spectacular - and large )
is a good 4 hours+ from Phoenix. (On the Mexican border) A good overnight
trip.
Also, however, call the wildflower hotline (locally advertised - usually in
the Sunday paper (and the Desert Bot.Garden would certainly know the number)
and find out what areas are blooming (although you may be a bit early in the
season).
There is also an Arizona Native Plant Society and a Nature Conservacy chapter,
both of which organize field trips(both have websites). If you are lucky
there may be something at the same time you are there.
Nan Sterman wrote:
> Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Mesa outside of Phoenix is WONDERFUL
>
> take a side trip south to Organ Pipe
> Cactus National Monument. It is a virtual jungle of cactus, unlike
> anything you can imagine. just a couple of hours (1.5? 2?) from Phoenix.
>
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> >
> >"I know Phoenix Arizona is not exactly Mediterranean but you are the most
> >knowledgeable group of plant people I know. Would you recommend any
> >gardens/nurseries to visit while I'm there next week?
