Tag: Cactus

Arizona: Desert Botanic Garden

When visiting the Desert Botanic Garden in the summer visitors should plan early. We originally were going to arrive at 9am but after a couple of days in the sun we decided to get there when they opened at 7am. Yes, you do have to pick a time slot when buying tickets and yes, that time

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Arizona: Desert Foothills Scenic Drive

We wanted to go explore the desert a bit without hiking. We did not have the gear with us and the heat was trying to melt me. A family member suggested taking a drive down Old Scottsdale Road. While there we found the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive. It’s not anything fancy but there is a

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Weekend Wanderings: Succulent Saturday

Happy Cinco de Mayo! I hope you are having a fabulous Saturday so far, I know that I am. This morning started with a trip to the Clearfork Farmers Market. Eggs, radishes, strawberries, and a whole box of green from TexSelect Farms including lavender leaves. I can’t wait to make tea out of them. More

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