Butterflies in the desert

Butterflies in the desert

Karen sent these photos from a butterfly exhibit at Phoenix's Desert Botanical Gardens, which is nestled in the beautiful red buttes of Papago Park. Serving the community for over 70 years, the gardens are committed to preserving desert plants and educating people about the fragile desert eco-environment.  They offer a variety of classes to learn more about how to preserve the desert - and how to plan your own gardens. They also offer many events throughout the year, including art exhibits and a jazz series in the gardens. Check out the Allan Houser exhibit through the end of this month, or attend one of the many jazz events through June. Or, simply enjoy these beautiful photos from Karen's desert visit. : )...
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Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens

Wow! Talk about gardens on a grand scale! Brook Green gardens in South Carolina offers up over fifty acres of gardens, sculpture and excursions. From the whimsical Muses garden to the wildlife excursions, these gardens are well worth the trip. Feel free to ask the staff questions as you go through - they freely shared everything from planting tips to showing us the largest grasshopper I've ever seen! The best thing? Admission buys a ticket good for six days. (more…)...
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