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Profile photo: Cactus flowers bloom. Photo by Francoise Hradsky
Banner photo: A colorful mix of Texas Rangers, tall grass, a pair of Saguaros, Bird of Paradise in the Santa Cruz Valley.
It's a saguaro — we have lots of them in Rancho Sahuarita — but what were those things growing out of the side of it? Weren't they supposed to be on top? I took some photos and started looking into it.
The UA Cooperative Extension bent over backward to remind me again and again — your cactus isn't going to die! So please don't spread that rumor. But it is stressing out.
So we are new to GV this winter and are the happy owners of a beautifully landscaped home. Any suggestions on who to talk with about desert gardening and what to plant, or where to shop for the best quality flowers? Thanks
Welome to Green Valley. You are going to love it here! We were fortunate to meet Joe Frawley, the cactus man. Joe lives in Tuson and owns the Desert Bloom Botanical Center loated in the Green Valley Mall parking lot by El Rodeo the Mexican Restaurant. Joe has lots of pots, and plants and many more plants at home. He is very knowledgeable about plants in the area. We purchased several plants from him and hired him to bring them to the house and plant them for us. You'll love Joe. His number is 520 490-5548 or 520-490-2477 cactusjoef@yahoo.com. Judy Zimmerman
