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Mattrgrs12Guides: 0 | Official Routes: 0Triplogs Last: 4,402 d | RS: 0Water Reports 1Y: 0 | Last: never - Joined: Jan 06 2009 9:24 pm
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wildflower fields
does anyone have any suggestions as to where some nice flower fields are close to the phoenix area? i am already aware of the flowers at lost dutchman state park/ siphon draw area. my fiance wants to take our engagement photos in a wildflower field so if anyone has any good suggestions i would greatly appreciate it.
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joebartelsGuides: 264 | Official Routes: 226Triplogs Last: 5 d | RS: 1960Water Reports 1Y: 14 | Last: 8 d - Joined: Nov 20 1996 12:00 pm
Re: wildflower fields
The inner trails on South Mountain can be incredible with Sierra Estrella on the backdrop. Unfortunately it probably isn't happening anywhere this year in the lower deserts. Pray for rain quick, in six weeks it's too hot for germination in the valley.
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Re: wildflower fields
http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sono ... his-season
This is a link (I hope it works) to the abc morning show about wildflower hikes in Arizona. Arizona Highways magazine is featuring an article on scenic wildflower hikes, but the editor mentioned that wildflower seasons are kind of unpredictable. An idea to consider might be taking some photos at the Desert Botanical Gardens if the wildflowers decide to hide from us this year. They have a wildflower exhibit which they give the right conditions and water to flower. I was out at McDowell Regional Park last week, and noticed a lot of buds on Brittlebush just about to pop....so that must be a quite a show in and of itself!
This is a link (I hope it works) to the abc morning show about wildflower hikes in Arizona. Arizona Highways magazine is featuring an article on scenic wildflower hikes, but the editor mentioned that wildflower seasons are kind of unpredictable. An idea to consider might be taking some photos at the Desert Botanical Gardens if the wildflowers decide to hide from us this year. They have a wildflower exhibit which they give the right conditions and water to flower. I was out at McDowell Regional Park last week, and noticed a lot of buds on Brittlebush just about to pop....so that must be a quite a show in and of itself!
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Re: wildflower fields
Don't know anything about the subject 'cause I live up in Flag, but congratulations on the engagement!
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Re: wildflower fields
http://azstateparks.com/rangercam/index.html
Just found this interesting link this morning. It shows digital photos of some of the current conditions of wildflowers at Arizona State Parks. The only one listed right now is Boyce Thompson Arboretum. They do have a wildflower hotline phone number on this web page! The number is: 602-542-4988. So cool.
Just found this interesting link this morning. It shows digital photos of some of the current conditions of wildflowers at Arizona State Parks. The only one listed right now is Boyce Thompson Arboretum. They do have a wildflower hotline phone number on this web page! The number is: 602-542-4988. So cool.
"To me, a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug." ~Helen Keller
"You have to touch a tree and feel it..." ~Dr Alex Shigo...Touch Trees! Hug Trees!
Lizards make me smile
"You have to touch a tree and feel it..." ~Dr Alex Shigo...Touch Trees! Hug Trees!
Lizards make me smile
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Re: wildflower fields
http://www.dbg.org/gardening-horticultu ... r-infosite
Here is a link to the desert botanical gardens in Phoenix. They have wildflower reports from the area posted here. The map on this site is a nice feature.
Here is a link to the desert botanical gardens in Phoenix. They have wildflower reports from the area posted here. The map on this site is a nice feature.
"To me, a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug." ~Helen Keller
"You have to touch a tree and feel it..." ~Dr Alex Shigo...Touch Trees! Hug Trees!
Lizards make me smile
"You have to touch a tree and feel it..." ~Dr Alex Shigo...Touch Trees! Hug Trees!
Lizards make me smile
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