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  • Sunday, March 22 – Thursday, March 26 – Gardens Thriving in the Desert

    The Polly Hill Arboretum Board of Directors is sponsoring a trip to Phoenix, Arizona March 22 – 26, 2015, and has a few spots available for interested garden tourists. Outside of New England, one of their favorite places is Arizona, especially in the spring. The Sonoran desert vegetation is surprisingly lush and the sunsets can be fantastic. Join them for this special tour featuring four different public gardens. They will be based in Old Town Scottsdale at the Hyatt Place Hotel, a perfect location for walking to nearby restaurants, shops, and boutiques. Gardens include: The Desert Botanic Garden, Tohono Chul Park, The Sonoran Desert Museum, and the Boyce Thompson Arboretum (pictured, courtesy of www.mustseephoenix.com.)  For more information visit http://www.pollyhillarboretum.org//srv/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Gardens-Thriving-in-the-Desert2.pdf.

  • Wednesday, March 6 – Monday, March 11 – Gardens & Wildflowers of the Desert Southwest

    Take part in a five-day exploration of the beautiful Tucson area, timed for peak spring wildflower bloom, on March 6 – 11 with Pacific Horticulture magazine. In addition to exclusive private garden visits, guests will experience inside looks at the famous Arizona Desert Museum and Tohono Chul Park (below, photo courtesy of www.gardentourist.org). Included are nursery visits and meals highlighting the delicious cuisine of the Southwest.

    This tour is escorted by Lorene Edwards Forkner, editor of Pacific Horticulture magazine. It also features a special presentation on “Gardening in Tucson” by Dick Hildreth, co-founder of the Pacific Horticulture Society, and noted southwest gardening expert, Scott Calhoun.

    Read the complete itinerary of this spring-time trip to the Tucson area at the Sterling Tours website, www.sterlingtoursltd.com. You can also call them for additional information at 1-800-976-9497. This upcoming tour is limited to 24 people; reserve your space to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity to see the desert southwest at its best.