Saturday, March 19, 2016

Springtime Changes at Tohono Chul

This post is for the many friends I've known at Tohono Chul, especially those who have not seen the changes that began in the last two or three years, including a new designation as Tohono Chul Bistro, Galleries, and Gardens. This post is also for anyone who loves the Sonoran Desert in the springtime. (For some typical flowers, click here.) Spring has started three or four weeks early this year, but is still gorgeous, exciting, and thrilling. If you are in the Tucson area or planning to visit, please stop by. You will be glad you did.
Remarkable Penstemons, near the entrance
                                                                             
Early-blooming hedgehog, across from Overlook
                                                                                                                                                                               
Spring Garden (So far--lots of flowers still to come)
                                                                               
Bluebells
                                                             
New Orchard east of the former cholla forest
                                                                               
"Living Fence" (ocotillos) north of Ethno Garden
                                       
Closeup of living fence leafing out, with early blooms
                                                                           
Old Penstemon Garden
                                                 
New Penstemon Garden, currently hidden behind cloth fence
                                                                                   
Desert Hibiscus on the way to parking lot, saying "Come back soon!"


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  1. gh9:53 AM

    Your penstamons beat the hell out of our puny ones. I'm jealous (but thanks for sharing)!

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    1. Kathryn (KL) Lance1:54 PM

      There are gazillions of different types of penstemons. Tohono Chul rather specializes in them. I haven't found any of my favorite, palmerii, growing this year, but they may be somewhere (unusual with penstemons they have a strong, beautifully sweet scent).

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