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Folks pour into Monsoon Madness
Tohono Chul Park sale draws hundreds of people looking for unusual plants and art
- Photos by A.E. Araiza Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
People look at exotic plants during the Monsoon Madness Plant Sale at Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Thousands of plants from the bizarre to the sublime were for sale Friday and Saturday. Admission to the park was free during the sale. For more information about the park, go to www.tohonochulpark.org online.
- PHOTOS BY A.E. ARAIZA / ARIZONA DAILY STAR
People gather in the Cactus Courtyard, where Civano Nursery growers sell plants and give advice. An estimated 300 visitors attended the event within the first half hour, said Marcia Ring of Tohono Chul.
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A clay sculpture called "Grease and Earl" by James A. Jones captured people's attention.
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Bright-red twinkling moonlights stick out among the rest at Mark Dimmitt's table. This was the third year for the event.
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Jeffery Moore of Arid Adaptations Nursery makes a sale as he shows off his cactus and succulent trees. Everything from cacti, herbs, vines and shrubs to ground coverings were sold at the event.
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Using a wagon to haul off her plants, Sylvia Simpson heads to the parking lot with cactus, succulents and a palm.
- A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
People look at exotic plants during the Monsoon Madness Plant Sale at Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Thousands of plants from the bizarre to the sublime were for sale Friday and Saturday. Admission to the park was free during the sale. For more information about the park, go to www.tohonochulpark.org online.
- PHOTOS BY A.E. ARAIZA / ARIZONA DAILY STAR