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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Sun, Fun at the Tucson Botanical Gardens

Tucson AZ Botanical Gardens

view of shade garden, Tucson Botanical Gardens


With sunny skies and an afternoon temperature close to 75 degrees, my husband and I sprinted outdoors to visit the Tucson Botanical Gardens. 


Tucson has 350+ days of sunshine each year, and almost every day is a good day to explore the sights.


Look below to discover why tourists and locals alike think the TBG is the place to be.


There are many individually themed gardens within the garden grounds, and eye-catching flora and fauna that appeals to various interests. 


Look below to see photos to illustrate what things we enjoyed seeing this time.


Zen Garden, Tucson Botaincal Gardens



The Zen Garden, views of tranquility, balance, and beauty. 



Zen Garden, Tucson Botanical Gardens



My senses come alive in the gardens. Delightful aromas, cascading fountains, bird songs, luscious colors, and plush or prickly looking vegetation makes me want to reach out to touch some and not others. 


The mosaic plaque in the photo below helps me recall some herbs and spices that grow well in Tucson's climate.


Plaque Herb Garden, Tucson Botanical Gardens


This time, I was surprised to see a curry plant growing here too.

Curry Plant, Tucson Botanical Gardens
The pungent smell of a curry plant, growing in a clay pot, caught my olfactory attention



Pick and choose from venues that entertain, inform, relax, refresh, and delight you. 


Being in nature has a healing effect. Read why research indicates a link between improving health and spending time in nature.


Bright Flowers, Tucson Botanical Gardens


The Butterfly House at the TBG with its current show, Butterfly Magic, draws a crowd and fascinates me. Hours for this exhibit are 9:30am – 3:00 daily (October – May). Masks are required in its Greenhouse. 


Butterfly Magic, Tucson Botanic al Gardens



Butterfly Magic, Tucson Botanical Gardens


Check the Tucson Botanical Gardens Website for special event notices, overview of the history of the gardens, address, café menu, admission fee details, and hours of operation. 


If you prefer, phone 520-326-9686 or email info@tucsonbotanical.org for further information. 


A special exhibit, Seeing the Invisible: An Augmented Reality Contemporary Art Exhibition, on view till the end of August 2022 features contemporary artworks created with augmented reality (AR)technology


The displays are virtual works that engage with existing features of the natural landscape, so I'm not able to show photos of them.


Seeing the Invisible features new works by more than a dozen international artists. The Tucson Botanical Gardens is one of 12 participating gardens across six countries selected.


It is the first exhibition of its kind to be developed in collaboration between botanical gardens and arts institutions from around the world. 🌴🌵🍃🌺


No matter how many times we visit the gardens, there are fun things to see and explore. Hope you enjoyed coming along. If and when you're in Tucson, AZ, please give the Tucson Botanical Gardens a look-see.

 

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Have you been to the Tucson Botanical Gardens or would you like to see it one day? 


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26 comments:

  1. So gorgeous! Would love to visit someday!

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    1. Thanks so much for your visit and comment. Sure hope you make the trip here one day. Have a beautiful day and thanks again.

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  2. So beautiful! I would enjoy visiting!

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    1. Thanks so much Tim. Glad you had a chance to see the Tucson Botanical Gardens through my photos and text, Wishing you a great day and please visit my blog again.

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  3. Very beautiful! If given the chance I'd love to visit there!

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    1. Thanks for the comment and sure hope you get a chance to visit!

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  4. This looks like a great place to explore!! Great pictures and information, I would love to visit here!

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    1. Thanks so much Patricia for the visit and comment. Sure hope you visit Tucson one day.

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  5. It looks so peaceful. I love butterflies. It's so fun to see them in their habitat.

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    1. Thanks so much Theresa for the visit and comment. We have more in common than just blogging-I love butterflies too. Have a beautiful day and please stay safe and well.

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  6. one of the first places I visited when I moved to Tucson. A delight. A bit of paradise in the middle of the city.

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    1. Thanks Nan for the visit and comment. You're so right about the botanical gardens being a bit of paradise in the middle of the city. Wishing you a beautiful day.

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  7. It's a magical, beautiful place to visit. We got landscaping ideas for our desert yard.

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    1. Thanks Beth for the comment and affirmation. We used landscape ideas we saw at the botanical gardens and got tips about which plants require low water and how to grow them. Have an amazing day and stay safe and well.

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  8. Thanks for sharing this. I enjoyed your post and learned a lot..

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    1. Thanks Donna for the visit and comment. So glad you thought the photos are beautiful. Took them with my iPhone and used my creative eyes.

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  10. I have not been to a botanical garden in ages!

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    1. Oh. I sure hope you get to one soon. Thanks for the visit and comment and have a great weekend.

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  11. Oh my gosh this looks like so much fun! I love going to botanical gardens! The photos are gorgeous!!

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    1. Thanks for the visit and comment Marina. Wishing you a great weekend.

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  12. I love botanical gardens and I love to visit tucson soon!

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  13. Such a beautiful botanical garden. I love Tucson. The weather is amazing.

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    1. Thanks Pam for your visit and comment. Love it when someone appreciates my amazing city. Wishing you a fantastic day.

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