As part of the grand opening of Barney’s in Scottsdale Fashion Square, the mall created a unique and interesting competition. The competition revolved around decorating a mannequin. They got many local businesses and organizations involved. The resulting mannequins are awesome. I’m particularly fond of our own. If you agree, please click on her to vote [...]
A selection of flickr photos showcasing the beauty that desert cactus provide on Scottsdale golf courses. Just look out, they are a literal golf hazard.
Since 1939, the Desert Botanical Garden has been home to one of the finest and most diverse collections of succulent plants, including rare, threatened and endangered species from around the Southwest. It is the only botanical garden in the world whose mission, from its early inception, was to focus solely on desert plants and one [...]
If you can come up with a winning name for one of six cactus on The Boulders property, you can win one of six vacations to Scottsdale. The trip includes:
Two-night deluxe casita accommodations (for two) at the AAA award winning Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa (June – September 2009)
$500 Airfare gift card per winner
Daily [...]
One of the most popular outdoor activities in Scottsdale is the Jeep/Hummer tour. These tours provide travelers with an up close and personal look at the flora – and sometimes fauna – of the Sonoran desert.
I had the opportunity to ride along with Gene from Roadrunner Desert Adventures as he took a few people out [...]
When it comes to exploring the magnificent flora of the Sonoran Desert, one of the “coolest” places to be this summer is the Desert Botanical Garden. New exhibits, nighttime tours and live music are just a few of the highlights you won’t want to miss!
New Succulent Galleries Open to the Public – The Garden debuted [...]
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! With the holiday season upon us, I’m sure everyone has a lot to do, so let’s dive right in to this month’s question from Linda K. of Kayenta, Ariz.:
On a recent trip to Scottsdale I visited the Desert Botanical Garden and saw what looked like a saguaro cactus with a deformed top. [...]
This month, a couple of readers are curious about cactus spines, those tiny devices of torture that seem to cover most desert plant life. Believe it or not, cactus spines do not exist to punish clumsy hikers – their primary purpose is to protect cacti from hungry animals. Over time, animals and humans have even [...]
It’s been said that flowers feed the soul. In fact, research suggests that flowers have the power to elevate our mood, lower our blood pressure and generally give us a better outlook on life. Lucky for us, every spring and early summer the Sonoran Desert landscape is decorated with cactus, plant and wildflowers in a [...]
Take a trip back in time with me, back to when you were a little kid. What was the first thing you did when you encountered something new? Come on, be honest – you put it in your mouth, didn’t you? It’s okay. It’s what all kids do! Apparently, based on this month’s questions, it’s [...]
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