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a VISIT TO THE aRIZONA-sONORA dESERT

13/10/2017

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Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
The Arizona-Sonora desert is green and alive with plants and animals.
Carnegiea gigantea, saguaro cactus, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A saguaro cactus, Carnegiea gigantea.
I’ve seen a few deserts in my time, but to my surprise the Senora Desert was not what I expected. Instead of a sandy vastness of naked dunes, tumbleweeds and bleached animal skulls, it’s surprisingly green and mountainous. It’s not lush of course, but it’s got quite a vast array of plants from shrubs, perennials, small trees, succulents and cacti. They are generously sprinkled throughout the desert plains and stagger up the jagged hills, but it’s the towering and stately saguaro cactus that sets this desert apart. There’s thousands of them. They stick out of the scenery bold as brass; tall and erect with arms pointing to the startling bright blue sky. ​

It's Alive! 

I recently came back from a botanical sojourn into Arizona’s hot and crispy Sonora desert. I was one of a group of women who ventured forth into the record breaking temperatures of the Arizona desert. Thanks to Kathy, our fearless leader’s guidance, we did not become skeletons in the sand.  We regularly stopped to take slugs of water in the shade, less we die of dehydration and heat stroke. It’s a good job too as we were in the middle of a heat wave with temperatures hitting 38 °C (100 °F) and above – lucky us.
​

 Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
The Tucson Botanical Gardens shows how beautiful gardening in the desert can be.
I could write about all the wonderful, educational, intriguing beautiful gardens with their plant collections and features, but it is expertly explained on their excellent websites. And since pictures say a thousand words, I thought I would let my pictures do the talking. 

the tucson botanical gardens

 Prosopis sp., mesquite, Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A beautiful mesquite (Prosopis sp.) lined path.
This opulent and educational five-and-a-half acre botanical garden beats in the heart of Tucson. They have many garden collections to educate, enlighten show the history of agriculture in the area, the history of its indigenous peoples: Cactus & Succulent Garden, the Herb Garden, Xeriscape Garden, Zen Garden, Shade Garden just to name a few. I was delighted to meet lots of lovely butterflies at the Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion, but it was the metallic blue poison dart frog that was a pleasant surprise.  For more information and features click on The Tucson Botanical Gardens. 

Dendrobates tinctorius 'Azureus', blue poison dart frog,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A Blue Poison Dart Frog.
Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A traditional shade ramada is made from Ocotillo plant.
cactus garden,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A botanical collection of cacti is artfully arranged.
Zen Garden,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A desert Zen Garden at the Tucson Botanical Gardens.
Echinocactus grusonii, golden barrel cactus,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
This grouping of Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) are the focal point in this cacti garden.
Cephalocereus senilis,old man cactus,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
Old Man Cacti (Cephalocereus senilis) stand tall adding vertical drama.
Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A regal fountain provides water to the local wildlife.
herb garden,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A lush herb garden is one of many food gardens in the Tucson Botanical Garden.
Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A 'trellis' made out of old an old bedspring mattress is an innovative recycling idea.
Punica granatum,pomegranate,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
Pomegranates seem to love the conditions at the Tucson Botanical Gardens.
vegetable garden,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A Tucson Botanical veggie garden.
Mammillaria klissingiana,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A Mammillaria klissingiana cactus cluster.
Ferocactus pringlei,Mexican Lime Cactus,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
Mexican Lime Cactus, Ferocactus pringlei, spent flower blossoms are still colourful.
Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyrancanthus, paper-spined cactus,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
Paper-spined cactus, Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyrancanthus, looks like it is covered in paper streamers.
Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett,Ferocactus townsendianus,Townsend Barrel Cactus,
Flowers from the Townsend Barrel Cactus, Ferocactus townsendianus.
Tecoma alata 'Orange Jubilee', Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
Orange Jubilee Bells,Tecoma alata 'Orange Jubilee' flowers.
Chilopsos linearis,desert willow,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
The flower of the Desert Willow, Chilopsos linearis.
Baileya multiradiata,desert marigold,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
Desert Marigold, Baileya multiradiata.
Echinocereus dasyacanthus,Texas rainbow,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
The Texas Rainbow, Echinocereus dasyacanthus.

Clark’s Spiny Lizard, Sceloporus clarkii,Tucson Botanical Gardens,Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
Clark’s Spiny Lizard, Sceloporus clarkii is camouflaged so well, it is practically invisible.
butterfly feeding station,Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A butterfly feeding station at the Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion,Tucson Botanical Gardens.
butterfly,penta,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A butterfly feeding on nectar from a pink penta flower.
Queen Owl Butterfly,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
This Queen Owl Butterfly has exquisite blue wings when they are unfolded.
Postman Butterfly,hibiscus,Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A Postman Butterfly sucks nectar from a red hibiscus flower.
Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona-Sonora Desert,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett,monarch butterflies,Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion,
Monarch butterflies gather on the windowsill of the Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion.

The Arizona-Sonoran Desert museum

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
The view from one of the many paths that weave through the desert gardens of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
This immense 98-acre living museum features animals as well as plants. Over 1,200 plant varieties and more than 230 animal species are displayed in their appropriate ecosystems. Research, conservation and education is their obvious objective. The Hummingbird Avery brings hummingbirds close-up and personal. Their plant collections included Desert Grasslands, Palo Verde Trees, Cactus Garden and Tropical Deciduous Forest were a few of the generous and sprawling gardens. For more information and features, click on The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. 

coyote,Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
Do you spot the coyote smiling at the camera?
American Black Bear,Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
An American Black Bear is having fun and keeping cool in the blistering heat.
lobo,Mexican wolf,Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A rare Mexican wolf (Lobo), is an endangered species.
hummingbird,Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A hummingbird taking a quick break long enough for me to make this shot. They are so fast!
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
The Earth Sciences Center features an underground cave that exhibits a beautiful mineral collection and many more delights.
Hemimorphite,Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A Hemimorphite mineral sample.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
Along the covered walkways are excellent demonstrations and exhibits explained by the many docents of the museum.
Cylindropuntia, cholla,Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
Cholla cacti, Cylindropuntia sp., look furry in the Arizona sun, but they are very prickly.
Ferocactus pringlei,Mexican lime cactus,Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
The red spines of the Mexican Lime Cactus, Ferocactus pringlei.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
This covered raised walkway provides spectacular views of the garden and beyond into the desert.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A planted desert garden showcases the many plants that thrive in this harsh climate.
Carnegia gigantea forma cristata,crested saguaro,Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A crested saguaro cactus, Carnegia gigantea forma cristata.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
An ocotillo cactus on the left and a baby saguaro cactus on the right, frame the desert beyond.
Olneya tesota,ironwood tree,Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
This Ironwood tree, Olneya tesota, is over 200 years old - just a baby compared to other ironwood trees.
Prosopis velutina,velvet mesquite tree,Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Amanda's Blog,thegardenwebsite.com,Amanda Jarrett
A velvet mesquite tree, Prosopis velutina.
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10 Comments
Debbie Leonard
17/10/2017 05:47:41 pm

Great photos and captions, Amanda; thanks for sharing!

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Amanda link
18/10/2017 01:36:32 pm

Thanks so much Debbie! It was a great time, hot, but great!

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Marilyn
3/1/2018 05:26:15 pm

Love the Tuscan Botanical Garden. My husband and I have made many dessert trips to the US desserts.One of our favourite places to hike and tent camp. Thank you for sharing and stirring our wonderful memories.

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Amanda link
4/1/2018 10:35:12 am

I see you are a big fan too! So glad you enjoyed the blog. It must be an awesome experience camping there.Thanks so much for writing. Happy camping!

Britt
18/10/2017 01:00:40 pm

Relived the fun time we had in Tucson. Hoping to see you again next year.
Thanks for sharing.

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Amanda link
18/10/2017 01:38:19 pm

Thanks so much Britt! Hope to see you too for another excellent vacation!

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Irene
29/10/2017 07:59:13 pm

Wonderful pictures Amanda!

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Amanda link
30/10/2017 11:36:16 am

Thanks so much Irene! Hope to see you soon.

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penny roberts
3/12/2017 04:40:57 pm

loved this birds eye view of something I have not seen on my many trips to Arizona. Will be putting it on my list for must see places to visit. Great photography Amanda. Thanks

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Amanda link
4/12/2017 02:21:01 pm

So glad you liked the pics! I am sure you will love these gardens in Arizona as much as everyone else in our group did. We all were blown away by their beauty.

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