More Sunsets and Boyce Thompson Arboretum

March 26, 27 and 29, 2017

Sunsets are frequently magnificent here at Desert Gardens.  Below are pictures of the March 26 sunset.

The sky looks like it is on fire.  So awesome!!

Below is just one picture of the sunset on March 27.

Wednesday, March 29
Today we went to Boyce Thompson Arboretum.  Lots of plants and cactus are in bloom.  Labels telling the plant names were scarce. The surrounding mountains just add to the beauty.

We saw several lizards.  This one posed nicely for us.
 

 These little purple flowers were labeled valencia peanut.  

There was going to be a wedding in this area.  They were setting up.  
 

 The cactus looks soft, but believe you me they are not!

Hedgehog cactus in bloom.
 

The Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the largest and oldest botanical garden in the state of Arizona consisting of 323 acres. It is one of the oldest botanical institutions west of the Mississippi. We had a wonderful day walking around.