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The Flower Hour #22: Relaxing Beside Desert Greens

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For the Flower Hour, share your images of flowers, gardens, fields of flowers, seasonal leaves and plants, fungus, algae, cacti, blossoms, berries, and wildflowers. Bouquets and silk/faux flowers are welcome.

This week, I’m sharing desert plants spotted during our visits to various points of interest near Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. 🌵

While visiting the Boyce Thompson Arboretum east of Phoenix, it was the perfect day to stroll the grounds and gawk at the desert plant life, with temperatures only in the upper 70sF (24C)! I know, right?

Isn’t this red yucca plant beautiful?

Red Desert Yucca
Red Desert Yucca
green barrel cacti
Barrels of Cacti Fun

Sonoran Desert Fun

“A flower blooming in the desert proves to the world that adversity, no matter how great, can be overcome.” ~ Matshono Dhliwayo

We also visited Saguaro National Park, Southeast of Tucson, also on a cool-ish day. We took the road tour to various lookouts, since dogs are not allowed on the trails.

stately saguaro cactus

I thought this saguaro cactus looked happy, thriving in the warm desert sun with its arms reaching skyward; a small smile on its “face.”

saguaro cactus
Happy Saguaro Cactus

Do you need to place a cactus call? This was spotted in the town near the national park entrance.

cactus cell tower

Honoring Cee Neuner during the month of March.

Also sharing for Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday and Lens-Artists Challenge: Time to Relax. I couldn’t resist also sharing for my own Sunday Stills color challenge, graciously hosted by Susanne this week! Also sharing for Pepper’s new challenge, One Step at a Time!

There are no specific themes for the Flower Hour; please use your own photography.

New to The Flower Hour photo challenge? Please check out my page for more information! I encourage “double-dipping” with other blog challenges if you do not want to create a separate post.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from San Diego this week! 🍀

Green clovers
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124 responses to “The Flower Hour #22: Relaxing Beside Desert Greens”

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  3. Marsha Avatar
    Marsha

    Wow, you weren’t kidding. The saguaros are gorgous and so are all the other desert plants. How did we miss so much while we were there? Wow! So I’m behind, but my post on Wed. has some flower hour power for you. Love having you here this week. xxxxxx

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      The desert holds countless surprises, Marsha! Who knew, right? We will see you soon 🙂

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  5. dgkaye Avatar
    dgkaye

    Hi Terri. I loved your Flower Hour. Always captivating. I also love the various cacti and shades. 💜

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Deb! I enjoy finding unusual flowers and plants.

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      1. dgkaye Avatar
        dgkaye

        And we enjoy seeing them too. 🙂

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  6. Nicole Sara Avatar
    Nicole Sara

    Lovely photos, Terri, the Yucca plant is so special, I love their color very much… and its buds look like lily buds. Here is my contribution, now that spring is finally here too, 🙂 https://starrysteps.wordpress.com/2026/03/22/starry-blue-magic-for-esthers-writing-prompt-terris-flower-hour/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Nicole! I was happy to capture some desert blooms!

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  8. Smitha V Avatar
    Smitha V

    The yucca plant is indeed beautiful, Terri. I think I’ve seen something like that in Australia and here, in Kenya, too, but I can’t be sure. I hope you’re having a great holiday.

    Here’s my link https://smithavpennings.com/2026/03/21/thankful-thursday-200326-art-poetry-successes-and-failures/

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  12. Hammad Rais Avatar
    Hammad Rais

    This is the first time I’ve seen these lovely desert flowers. So amazingly beautiful 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Hammad! I’m glad I could share them. I also enjoy seeing flowers and plants around the world on others blogs.

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  15. Toni Pike Avatar
    Toni Pike

    Fantastic shots, Terri

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you so much, Toni!

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  16. tblily☕︎ Avatar
    tblily☕︎

    The yucca certainly stands out and is an interesting flower. 🙂 Beautiful photos

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Lily! I was mesmerized by the Yucca and love how the shot turned out.

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  18. Bernie Avatar
    Bernie

    Love that red flowering plant!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      That’s the Yucca plant, it was quite tall, thanks, Bernie!

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  20. Leya Avatar
    Leya

    Lovely to see the desert flowers and cacti, Terri, but the last desert flower is the best one relaxing!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Aww, thank you, Anne-Christine! I’m was glad to include the relax theme into the Flower Hour this week! The desert flora is quite amazing in its variety. 🌵

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      1. Leya Avatar
        Leya

        It is!

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  21. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy

    Lovely to see the desert flowers and cacti, Terri. We only see anything like this in the garden centres and they’re tiny!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cathy! I’m sure I would be amazed at the types of plants that grow in the UK and Europe!

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  25. Pepper Avatar
    Pepper

    Thanks so much for sharing your lovely photos with One Step at a Time, Terri. Much appreciated. 😊

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  26. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Love the yucca flowers and cacti are always fun as long as long as you don’t get too close! Here’s mine this week: https://grahamsisland.com/2026/03/18/pincushion-proteas/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Graham! I was fascinated with the variety of biomes in the arboretum. Those yuccas for 6 feet tall! I dared to place my finger near a prickly pear cactus fruit and got spined with little needles into my finger. I didn’t even see the little devils!

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      1. Graham Avatar
        Graham

        You have to be careful out there in nature Terri!

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  28. Debbie D. Avatar
    Debbie D.

    Beautiful shots, Terri! Looks like you are enjoying your change of scenery. 😃 We sure could use some of that, here! Winter is lingering…

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Debbie! Winter is a grinch this year, even up our way still! Snow, wind, sun, what a mix. I may also missed another aurora there too. Let’s both hope for warmth… I’ll send you some HEAT from San Diego–got into the 90s here—ugh!

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      1. Debbie D. Avatar
        Debbie D.

        San Diego! 💖 I would love to have that heat. ☀️

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        I would love to send you some, too, Debbie! 10 degrees “cooler” today… but still…hot!

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  29. Tina Schell Avatar
    Tina Schell

    A+ for having so many places to share your post Terri! Loved this one and it’s perfect for us this week. Your closing cartoon is the BEST!!!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Haha, thank you, Tina! The supposedly simple post morphed into a lot more, with more links (two of which I added today!) Aren’t those bitmojis cute? I customized a few for the blog 🙂

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  30. Kirstin Troyer Avatar
    Kirstin Troyer

    Beautiful Terri. We are going to Arizona to visit friends in October, and I can’t wait to check out the landscapes. Hope you’re having a great trip.

    https://troyerslovinglife.blogspot.com/2026/03/taking-in-life-around-meflowerhour.html

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      You should have decent weather in October in AZ, Kirstin. March is a good month for us…it’s hotter her in San Diego now than it was for two weeks in AZ!

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  31. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
    Bay Photos By Donna

    So pretty and lush! ❤️

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Donna! Surprising isn’t it?

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  33. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Gorgeous photos, Terri! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Eugi! Hope your St Paddy’s Day was fun!

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Terri.

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  34. Sofia Alves Avatar
    Sofia Alves

    Awesome photos, Terri 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Sofia!

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  35. Hugh W. Roberts Avatar
    Hugh W. Roberts

    The desert sounds like a great place to be during the early spring, Terri. Not too hot! What wonderful colours in your photos. I’m guessing winter rains and cold nights help the colours.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Hugh! Yes, we planned March as our month to go south into the Arizona desert climate which did not disappoint! BUT, here in San Diego its HOT, over 90F—ughhh! Our Airbnb is very comfortable, thank goodness.

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      1. Hugh W. Roberts Avatar
        Hugh W. Roberts

        That’s way too hot for this time of the year, isn’t it, Terri? I remember visiting San Diego way back in the 1990s during late February/early March, and it being pleasant temperature-wise. I guess it’s a sign of climate change. I hope the AirB&B has air conditioning.

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        Yes, too hot, Hugh! Should be 65F here. Two more days of heat advisory here. The Airbnb has fans and stays cool as part of the basement of the large house. And shade. Lovely place to stay, we’ll come back again. Sunday, we drive north to Central CA to visit Marsha! She’s been busy launching her story chat book as you know. Hope all is well!

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      3. Hugh W. Roberts Avatar
        Hugh W. Roberts

        Please give Marsha a hug from me, Terri. I published a post about the new Story Chat book on Monday.

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      4. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        I will, Hugh! I had lunch yesterday with Janis, a San Diego blogger. I’ll stop by and read your post. Have a good weekend!

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  36. Ritva Sillanmäki Photography Avatar
    Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

    Terri these are lovely, Red Desert Yucca and cacti’s are impressive

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Ritva! The various plants in this desert-based arboretum were totally unexpected!

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  38. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Wonderful desert photos and flowers Terri. I heard it is getting a bit hotter this week in that part of the world.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Brian! It is hotter now in San Diego than it was the entire time we were in Arizona! San Diego temps should be in the mid 60s (F)! Monday, we visited the San Diego Safari Park and I got to walk through the Australian exhibit complete with kangaroos and wombats wallowing in the shade. I thought of you and got some great pics to share soon!

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      1. bushboy Avatar
        bushboy

        If your summer is going to be like it was here, you’re in for a scorcher 🥵
        Look forward to your “Aussie” photos 🦘🦘

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        Once we get home in northeastern Washington, it will be much cooler on the average… 🤞

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  39. NEERAJ SINGH Avatar
    NEERAJ SINGH

    very beautifull picture 👍

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks so much!

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  41. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    Oh the circle cacti look amazing, Terri. It was surely a great visit.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Hazel! We’ve enjoyed our visits! Sorry I haven’t been by lately…

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      1. Hazel Avatar
        Hazel

        Oh no apology needed, Terri. I smiled. My pleasure and just enjoy!

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  42. Cath Moore Avatar
    Cath Moore

    hi Terry, glad you are having a relaxing time….the colours in your photos are so vibrant….not how I imagined a desert to appear. Beautiful!

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  44. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    Terri – very nice and the photos made me feel all warm and toasty looking at the cacti and the Yucca plant too. We had a couple of Yuccas many years ago, side-by-side in the garden, but they were white. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you too. The Shamrocks are pretty. Enjoy your time in sunny San Diego with family.

    Here is my post for Flower Hour, but I also used it for Sunday’s Green Challenge as well. I’m trying to think warm thoughts when it is 23 degrees now, a windchill below zero this morning, but hey – we had 70 degrees a week ago. 🙂

    Mixin’ and minglin’ on the cusp of Fall …

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Eek, that’s cold, Linda! It was 92 here in San Diego. Waayy too hot for me. Spring has really sprung here! My daughter’s garden with jasmine, orchid trees and orange blossoms smells amazing.

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        It’s weather whiplash here in SE Michigan, but Northern Michigan got three feet of snow in some spots due to a blizzard/bomb cyclone last weekend. I am ready for Spring, but not 90s yet. I did hear California would have a hot spell. I’m sure you’ve taken many flower pics to use on Flower Hour – now you need to figure out how to make them into a scratch and sniff patch for your post … if only AI could do that too!

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        I suppose its weather whiplash everywhere these days, our new normal with climate change. Yes, if only AI could create virtual scratch and sniff 😀

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      3. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        Yes, that’s exactly what they say every time they talk about weather whiplash – the new normal thanks to climate change, which I wish had waited until I was no longer around! Give AI a few more years ….

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  46. Egídio Avatar
    Egídio

    Those cacti are simply wonderful. These photos should make everyone very relaxed. Great post, Terri. Here’s my entry:

    https://throughbrazilianeyes.com/pollinating-in-the-winter/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Egidio! The two areas were amazing with the variety of cacti and other desert flora. It took us a good 3 hours to stroll through the arboretum. And it was a cool day for Eastern AZ too…bonus!

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    Anonymous

    Nice tribute to Cee. Cacti aren’t my go-to plants or flowers, but you’ve represented them well.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, they’re not mine either, but I was impressed by the variety of them!

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  48. Rebecca Cuningham Avatar
    Rebecca Cuningham

    The red yucca is fabulous. Happy St. Pat’s Day!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Many thanks, Rebecca!🍀

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  49. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Terri! I think of those red cactus plants as Red Hot Pokers, but I might be mistaken. Lovely pop of colour! xx

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Happy St Paddys Day, Jo! These are Yucca plant flowers. They look so graceful!

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  50. sandyjwhite Avatar
    sandyjwhite

    Great desert gallery, Terri!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks so much, Sandy! Amazing what grows in the deserts.

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  51. ghostmmnc Avatar
    ghostmmnc

    Beautiful reds, greens, and yellows to brighten up the desert! Those tall cactus are amazing! 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Barbara! March is a good month to visit the desert in Arizona.

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  53. Wandering Dawgs Avatar
    Wandering Dawgs

    Terri, the desert blooms are gorgeous!

    Here’s mine https://wanderingdawgs.com/2026/03/17/the-flower-hour-22-first-azaleas/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Beth. The arboretum was full of floral surprises!

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  55. cindy knoke Avatar
    cindy knoke

    Lovely.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cindy!

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  56. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
    Suzette Benjamin

    Ooohh, the sunshine and beautiful desert vistas made me happy, Terri. Lovely gallery and what a wonderful Red Desert Yucca! Thank you for the relaxing vibes!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Suzette! The arboretum was so surprising!

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  58. photobyjohnbo Avatar
    photobyjohnbo

    Desert greens are always a favorite of mine, Terri! We went to Apache Junction to take a ride on the Dolly on Canyon Lake yesterday, and found a museum we’d never visited just across the ghost town at Goldfield. More pics coming this summer!!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, John! I’m glad you stopped by, I hadn’t linked my post to yours (only to your about page). Sorry we didn’t get the chance to meet-up while we were near Tucson. 😦

      I’ll look forward to you pics!

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  59. Three by Lisa Avatar
    Three by Lisa

    Looks like you are having a great time. Enjoying the beautiful pictures . Mine https://threebylisa.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/icicle-panies-flower-hour/

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  61. Dawn M. Miller Avatar
    Dawn M. Miller

    Gorgeous!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Dawn!

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  62. Anne Sandler Avatar
    Anne Sandler

    Very clever Terri, to use this post for many challenges. The desert can be relaxing and beautiful. Well, except for your final flower!

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      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Anne! Sorry, so many comments came through and didn’t show up well on my Jetpack app…

      I just had to add the clovers for St Pat’s Day–I almost forgot about that too. I must have travel brain haha!

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        Anne Sandler

        No problem! Travel brain is a great problem to have!!

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    John

    Beautiful photos, Terri! It’s a very different desert than the Mojave.

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      Terri Webster Schrandt

      For sure, John, thank you! Hope you have a nice St Patrick’s day!

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        John

        Thanks Terri! I stopped drinking late last year… 👍🏻😂

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    OIKOS™- Art, Books & more

    Thanks for sharing these very impressive photos. How different and surprising nature can be. Here are only wild boars, forests, and … many hillbillies. Lol Have also a wonderful week ahead. Best wishes, Michael

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      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you for reading, Michael! Your area sounds just fine and I’m sure the plant life is wonderful!

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    Susanne Swanson

    Relaxing, indeed! Gorgeous desert pics of the cactus! And a happy St. Pat’s Day to you!

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      Terri Webster Schrandt

      If you can call “strolling” with energetic 40 somethings relaxing! The arboretum was amazing, even an Australian biosphere!

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        Susanne Swanson

        Ah, I see your point! 😉 But the desert still exudes peace and relaxation!

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        Terri Webster Schrandt

        It does, we’re not quite used to the heat! It was “cooler” in Arizona last week, compared to San Diego this week! Oh well!

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    vermavkv

    What a lovely share for Flower Hour! The desert landscape has its own quiet beauty, and you’ve captured it so well. The red yucca sounds absolutely stunning, and those green barrel cacti add such a unique charm. It must have been a perfect day to explore—your experience feels both refreshing and inspiring. 🌵✨

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      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Vijay!

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