Get a glimpse of Tucson's master gardeners' yards
Tucson's master gardeners are opening up their yards to the public for the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6. Here's a sneak peak at what you can expect from this year's event.
Larry Lynam's garden "Sonoran Desert Show" includes a pool area. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
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Larry Lynam's side yard has lots of cacti and succulents, as well as desert-adapted trees. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
Courtesy of Tony Knight
A pool fountain in Larry Lynam's "Sonoran Desert Show" garden. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
Courtesy of Tony Knight
A custom fence decoration in Larry Lynam's garden. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
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Betsy Decker's "Serendipity" garden is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
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Betsy Decker's garden focuses on trees and shade. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
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Metal flower sculptures in Betsy Decker's peaceful garden. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
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Flowering vines and mountain views in Betsy Decker's yard. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
Dominika Heusinkveld
Dru Duncan's and Gary Vender's harvest from 2023. Their "Tomatoes 'R Us" garden is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
Courtesy of Dru Duncan
A welcoming entrance into Dru Duncan's and Gary Vender's garden. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
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Dru Duncan and Gary Vender grow many varieties of tomatoes in their "Tomatoes 'R Us" garden each year. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
Courtesy of Dru Duncan
A metal donkey statue adds whimsy to Dru Duncan's and Gary Vender's garden. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
Courtesy of Tony Knight
A tall cactus in the "Keep It Simple" garden of Susie Adams, one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
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Susie Adams' garden "Keep It Simple" is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
Courtesy of Tony Knight
A path and flowers in Susie Adams' garden. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
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Succulents, cacti,= and artificial turf in the "Keep It Simple" garden of Susie Adams. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
Courtesy of Tony Knight
A 40-year-old grapefruit tree is the centerpiece of Maria Carbajal's "Citrus in the Southwest" garden. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
Dominika Heusinkveld
Giant lemons festoon a citrus tree in the "Citrus in the Southwest" garden. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
Dominika Heusinkveld
Large rainwater harvesting cisterns in Maria Carbajal's garden help minimize her municipal water use. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
Courtesy of Tony Knight
Fun metal decorations in Maria Carbajal's garden add individualism. This is one of the featured gardens on the 23rd annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024.
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For one day, you can get access to the yards of five gardening experts around Tucson as part of a self-guided home tour.
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