[Arid_gardener] Local Resources for Native Plant and Tree ID in the Desert

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In a message dated 2/21/2008 2:47:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
astrungis at yahoo.com writes:

Tony  Strungis
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astrungis at yahoo.com

I moved here from the east  coast in December.  I would like to identify the 
native trees, shrubs,  cactus and flowers here in GV.  Is there a 
book/pamphlet available to  help me do this?  Thanks



You are in luck, Tony!  Resources to identify native plants  include 
pamphlets from the Arizona Native Plants Society (separately you  can order from their 
website) on desert Trees, Shrubs, Wildflowers, Grasses, and  Desert Accent 
Plants at:   _http://aznps.org/Merchandise/booklets.html_ 
(http://aznps.org/Merchandise/booklets.html) 
 
Also, look for books by local authors, Mary Irish (for  example, Perennials 
for the Southwest:  Plants that Flourish in Arid  Gardens) or Kirti Mathura 
(The Arizona Low Desert Flower Garden 2007  is her latest).  Or pick up the 
Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert, a  Guide to Growing more than 200 
Low-Water Use Plants from your city's water or  public works department or call 
Arizona Municipal Water Users Association at  602-248-8482.  This free pamphlet has 
great color photos and  information. 
 
And an amazing class in which you can learn not only how to identify  native 
trees, shrubs and cactus but also how they can be used will happen  nearby at 
Lost Dutchman State Park on Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 9:00  a.m. until 
3:00 p.m., but you must preregister by March 7th.  Here are the  details:
 
 
Wild Edible, Medicinal  and Useful Plants of the Desert, Saturday March 15, 
2008
Learn about Sonoran  desert plants--their many secret treasures: from 
remedies for illness, injury,  and venomous bites and stings, to food sources, 
sunburn protection, soap and  fibers. How did Native people survive this hostile 
environment? We make it easy  and fun to learn over 200 medicinal and edible 
plants with your own  personal plant study book with important herbal information 
and pages for  samples. Your instructor, Peter Bigfoot inspires you with his 
botanical  knowledge, hands on healing and survival skills, and love of nature. 
 Peter  Bigfoot has been teaching desert herb classes for over 28 years. 
through the  nonprofit Reevis Mountain School.  Learn and take home information  
on: 
--Remedies for brown  recluse, scorpion and rattlesnake bites 
--How to take away the  pain and turn a sunburn into a tan 
--Teas, tinctures and  poultices made from desert plants for illness and 
injuries 
--BONUS: With  the rains after a long drought, come see the many wildflowers 
and plants  flourishing this spring!!! 
This is an all-day  outing, with easy walking from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00  p.m. 
We explore plants along the way, learn how to gather, dry, process  and store 
them. Gain insights on preparation of these herbs for teas,  decoctions, 
poultices, salves and tinctures. 
 
Bring a wide-brimmed  hat, 2 quarts of water and a picnic lunch. Dress for 
the weather with protection  from the sun. Meet at Lost  Dutchman State  Park 
entrance: approximately 5 miles north of  Apache Junction. From Phoenix take the 
 Superstition freeway (Hwy. 60) to exit 196, follow Hwy. 88 north toward  
Canyon  Lake, look for Lost Dutchman Park entrance on your  right. 
Cost is $100.00,  includes book. Register early as class size is limited. A 
$50.00 deposit is  required by 3/7/08  to  insure your reference book for you 
to take home. Send your check to:  Reevis Mountain School, HC02 Box 1534, 
Roosevelt, AZ  85545  Or pay for class  deposit with  PayPal online at the  Reevis 
Mountain Country Store at _www.reevismountain.org_ 
(http://www.reevismountain.org/) .  Questions? Email _reevismountain at starband.net_ 
(mailto:reevismountain at starband.net)   or  Bellabhbh at aol.com or call 480-961-0490. 
While $100 might sound  like a lot of money, a woman I know saved her self 
thousands of dollars when she  didn't have to get taken out of the Grand Canyon 
by helicopter after a brown  recluse bite because she used Peter Bigfoot's 
herb instead. I recommend this  class to newcomers to the desert as well as 
people who have been here awhile and  may know the plants but may not know how many 
uses there are for  them! 
Lee Ann  Aronson 
Master Gardener  Volunteer, University of Arizona, Maricopa County 
Cooperative  Extension



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