Local Prescott Gardening Resources

Mortimer Nursery supports the outreach efforts of  The University of Arizona's Cooperative Extension Yavapai County Office.  Extensions' role is to bring the research of the University to the public. They are an invaluable resource for the latest agricultural and  horticultural information.  Please see their website for more information about their services. 

Visit the City of Prescott's Water Conservation site for information on  water-wise gardening, rainwater harvesting,  water conservation incentives, water smart kits, and more.

GARDEN CLUBS AND PLANT SOCIETIES: 

Alta Vista Garden Club:  mission statement will be posted shortly

Alta Vista Garden Tour
Saturday, June 14, 2008
8AM-4PM
This self guided driving tour of five beautiful private gardens around Prescott starts at Sharlot Hall Museum.  There you will pick up your map to all of the gardens.  Tickets can be purchased after April 15 by contacting Cathy @ 541-9341. For  more information, please see their website.

Antelope Garden Club: Meet the challenge of gardening in Chino Valley and Paulden, and enhance our communities by performing volunteer gardening related activities.
Contact Info: Mary Barnes 583-0889 or Judy Lane 636-5127
Events: Annual plant sale in Chino Valley, held on the Saturday before Mother’s Day

Arizona Native Plant Society:  A statewide nonprofit organization devoted to Arizona's native plants. Its mission is to promote knowledge, appreciation, conservation, and restoration of Arizona native plants and their habitats.  Visit their website for more information.

Prescott Area Iris Society, an affiliate of American Iris Society: Open to everyone interested in growing iris in the quad-city area. The Society's aim is to stimulate an interest in of any and all species. Visit the webite for more information.
Contact Info:  Vera Stewart, flwrlovr@cableone.net or (928)445-8132     
Activities: informative meetings, annual iris exhibits, annual rhizome sale, garden tours and potlucks. 

2008 IRIS SOCIETY ACTIVITIES

2/16/08: Bob Van Liere, iris hybridizer, IRIS4U Gardens, Denver Colorado - Slide presentation, 2 p.m. Yavapai College, Bldg. 4 room 118.

4/5/08: Marge Larson, "Ready, Set Go"  a demonstration - preparing your blooms for the spring exhibit . 2 p.m. Yavapai College, Bldg. 4 room 118.

5/10/08: Spring Iris Exhibit, Mortimer Nursery 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Prescott Orchid Society: established as an educational society to foster the interest and knowledge of our membership and the general public in the culture, propagation, and history of orchids. 
Contact information: Cynthia Schnitzer at 928-717-0623 or schnitz@cableone.net.

Yavapai Gourd Patch: A non-profit organization open to anyone interested in the horticulture, crafting, fine art and appreciation of hard-shelled gourds.  Provides charitable and educational activities to members of the Patch, growers, artists, crafters, and the public through community support and education.  For more information see their website.