Spring in the desert

Emily and I went to the Tucson Botanical Gardens for an afternoon stroll on Saturday. It was so lovely out! We sat in their "Mexican" garden and smelled the last remaining blooms of an orange tree...so delightful. Also over spring break I went hiking- here are some shots of the plants. I love spring in Tucson (except for the allergies)

Let it begin!

Spring seems to be coming early to The Old Pueblo - anyone else agree? We have an apricot tree at school and it's been blooming this week...beautiful no?  And all around town other fruit trees are starting to bloom as well. It's a lovely time of year in Tucson! (if it weren't for all those allergies!)