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Local Guides - Gardening in Arizona

Arizona Master Gardener Manual: An essential reference for gardening in the desert southwest. Published by the University of Arizona College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension.
Arizona Native Plant Society: Provides links to information about plants, gardens, seed sources, legislation, etc.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park: Includes information on succulent plant care plus views of plants in their gardens.
Buffelgrass Action Center: Buffelgrass is spreading rapidly across Arizona's deserts and poses an immediate threat to the integrity of the Sonoran desert. Find out what you can do about buffelgrass.
Desert Gardening: Gardening information and links for the Tucson gardener.
List of Plants: A list of plants used to identify species commonly used in southwestern landscape designs, from the University of Arizona's Dr. Margaret Livingston.
Rose Society of Tucson: Includes recommended roses and gardening tips for the desert in their site.
Xeriscaping & Southwestern Gardening: Provides a forum to ask questions and to read others concerns.

About.com on Landscaping and Gardening: Has expert information on many subjects including landscaping. There is also information about gardening in general or specifically about roses.
Better Homes and Gardens: Their site offers information about plants, garden plans, information on soil testing, and many other useful gardening tips.
Community Gardens of Tucson: A community garden is a place where neighbors can grow flowers or vegetables together on one piece of land. Find out more about community gardening in Tucson.
Garden Gate: Offers an organized list of sites of interest to gardeners.
Garden Web: A good location to exchange information about gardening with other gardeners.