The Saguaro cactus species in Arizona
Within Arizona’s Tucson Basin is The Saguaro National Park. This park provides the ideal conditions for sustaining dense stands of the famous saguaro cactus. **The most important factors for growth...
View ArticleCurve-billed Thrasher – AZ desert birds with personality!
With their long tails, melodious songs and zesty personalities, the Curve-billed Thrasher is one of my favorite Arizona birds. Each bird possesses its own charisma. And sing…? Oh yes this bird can...
View ArticleInteresting Saguaro Cactus Facts
One of Arizona’s most majestic, lovable desert cactus plants is the Saguaro, Carnegiea gigantea. Being aware of the saguaro’s history and incredible internal design, it is an honor to walk close to the...
View ArticleWhen do the Saguaro Cactus flowers bloom?
The Saguaro cactus will produce white flowers from April to June. This beautiful desert show only occurs 2 months out of the year. This breath-taking Saguaro Cactus Blossom was designated Arizona’s...
View ArticleWhite-winged Doves pollinate Giant Saguaro Cacti
An essential bird pollinator and seed dispenser for the saguaro cactus plant is the white-winged dove. The white-winged dove, Zenaida asiatica, is a large grayish brown stout bird with the renowned...
View ArticleThe difference between drought tolerant and drought resistant plants?
Define drought tolerant. What is a drought resistant plant? Here is the difference between drought tolerant (true desert plant) and drought resistant (originated in semi-arid places). A flower or...
View ArticleGiant Desert Hairy Scorpion – Largest scorpion in North America
We have found several bark scorpions in our Arizona yard but this is the first time we found a Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion, Hadrurus arizonensis. This giant scorpion is the largest scorpion in the...
View ArticleThe Saguaro National Park
While traveling Arizona we stopped at Saguaro National Park, in Tucson. The park is located in the Sonoran Desert. The giant cacti, called Saguaros, are protected and preserved within the park. After...
View ArticleGiant Saguaro desert cactus – facts and photos
Within Arizona’s Tucson Basin is The Saguaro National Park. This park provides the ideal conditions for sustaining dense stands of the famous saguaro cactus. **The most important factors for growth […]
View ArticleThe best time to see the Saguaro cactus bloom
The saguaro, Carnegiea gigantea, is the largest cactus in the United States and native to Arizona. In 1931 the opulent white blossom of the Saguaro Cactus was designated as Arizona’s […]
View ArticleWhen do the Saguaro Cactus flowers bloom?
The Saguaro cactus will produce white flowers from April to June. This beautiful desert show only occurs 2 months out of the year. This breath-taking Saguaro Cactus Blossom was designated […]
View ArticleWhite-winged Doves pollinate Giant Saguaro Cacti
An essential bird pollinator and seed dispenser for the saguaro cactus plant is the white-winged dove. The white-winged dove, Zenaida asiatica, is a large grayish brown stout bird with the […]
View ArticleInteresting Saguaro Cactus Facts
One of Arizona’s most majestic, lovable desert cactus plants is the Saguaro, Carnegiea gigantea. Being aware of the saguaro’s history and incredible internal design, it is an honor to walk […]
View ArticleCurve-billed Thrasher – AZ desert birds with personality!
With their long tails, melodious songs and zesty personalities, the Curve-billed Thrasher is one of my favorite Arizona birds. Each bird possesses its own charisma. And sing…? Oh yes this bird can...
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