Monday, March 3. 2008
Lush Cactus Gardens in Phoenix
While we're talking about things to do in Phoenix, here's a tour of a cactus garden that is can't-miss.
I wonder if readers in Texas have already pre-voted, or are waiting to vote tomorrow. My sister pre-voted, but then she would.
Saguaros, ocotillos and other survivors of a cactus garden planted decades ago frame Phoenix landmark Tovrea Castle today, reminders of a dreamer ahead of his time.
Italian immigrant Alessio Carraro, helped by one of his sons and a crew of about 20, built the castle and brought in Russian gardener M. Moktatchev to create the environmentally-compatible landscape that surrounds it....
Carraro Cactus Garden
When: Guided 90-minute tours offered on selected Saturdays, usually three or four times each day.
Where: Grounds outside Tovrea Castle, 5041 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix.
Details: Registration required. 602-256-3220
Italian immigrant Alessio Carraro, helped by one of his sons and a crew of about 20, built the castle and brought in Russian gardener M. Moktatchev to create the environmentally-compatible landscape that surrounds it....
Carraro Cactus Garden
When: Guided 90-minute tours offered on selected Saturdays, usually three or four times each day.
Where: Grounds outside Tovrea Castle, 5041 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix.
Details: Registration required. 602-256-3220
I wonder if readers in Texas have already pre-voted, or are waiting to vote tomorrow. My sister pre-voted, but then she would.
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I'm in Austin, Texas, and voted early last Friday. I was hoping to beat the rush on Tuesday, but I still had to wait in line. Voting is popular again.
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