Category: Family and Kids
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Garden Hopping in the Phoenix Metro Area: San Tan Valley to Desert Botanical Garden
Take a garden-hopping tour from San Tan Valley to Phoenix, exploring the Queen Creek Botanical Gardens and the world-famous Desert Botanical Garden. Discover desert succulents, native plants, and design inspiration to bring sustainable beauty into your own landscape.
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Day Trips to Hidden Gems: Exploring San Tan Mountain Regional Park’s Desert Landscapes
Discover the beauty of San Tan Mountain Regional Park—a hidden gem in San Tan Valley. Explore hiking trails, spot desert wildlife, and learn about native plants like saguaros and palo verdes. Perfect for day trips, photography, and outdoor inspiration for your own desert-friendly landscape.
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Community Gardening: Joining or Starting a Community Garden
In the arid low desert of Arizona, including San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, and Florence, community gardens offer a vibrant way to grow fresh produce, build neighborly connections, and promote sustainable living. With Pinal County’s hot climate (USDA Hardiness Zones 9-10B, 8-12 inches annual rainfall), these gardens transform vacant lots…
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Gardening with Children: Fun Projects for Kids
Gardening with Children: Fun Projects for Kids Summer in Arizona’s low desert, including San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, and Florence, brings scorching temperatures often exceeding 100°F, but it’s also a perfect time to engage kids in gardening while they’re out of school. Gardening with children fosters a love for nature,…
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