Nurse Tree for Four Saguaros In Sabino Canyon — HDR Image by kenne
― from In Your Garden Again by
Pincushion Cactus Flowers — Image by kenne
When most people think of cactus in the Sonoran Desert, the image that comes to mind is the giant saguaro cactus.
The saguaro grows only in the Sonoran Desert is one of the largest cacti. The saguaro cactus is a symbol of the American Southwest.
Its inner meaning expresses the idea of standing tall, adapting to the environment, and providing shelter and nourishment for others.
Given its stature and authority, it holds a grandfatherly type of wisdom.
Because saguaros are so common in the Tucson area, it is home to one of this nation’s national parks, the Saguaro National Park.
However, it is not the most common cactus in the Sonoran Desert. That honor goes to the little pincushion cactus.
Being so small and often in the shadows of the giant saguaro, their chances of being noticed are slim unless they are blooming.
— kenne
Springtime In The Sonoran Desert — Image by kenne
This saguaro has grown under the protection of a mesquite tree serving as a nurse tree.
This spring the cactus is loaded with flower buds, many of which a beginning to bloom.
— kenne
Budding Season For Saguaro Cactus (Sabino Canyon) — Images by kenne
Northern Mockingbird On Saguaro Blossom — Photo-Artistry by kenne
“The Early Bird Gets the Nectar” (White-winged Dove on Saguaro Cactus Buds) — Image by kenne
In April, the budding of saguaros is followed by the return of white-winged doves from Mexico who love the nectar in
the saguaro blossoms. This image captures a white-winged dove atop buds soon to blossom — another take on
“The early bird gets the worm.”
— kenne
Picacio Peak State Park — Image by kenne
“In 1848, the Mormon Battalion constructed a wagon road through Picacho Pass. The forty-niners on their way
to California used this road. In the late 1850’s the Butterfield Overland Stage was carrying passengers through
this area. Picacho Peak’s most noted historic event occurred on April 15, 1862, when Confederate and Union
scouting parties met in the Battle of Picacho Pass during the Civil War. This was the largest Civil War clash to
take place in Arizona.” — Source: azstateparks.com
Saguaros On My Mind — Images by kenne
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Twin Saguaros — Image by kenne
If I Was the One
who took another
path I couldn’ say.
Cries in the wind.
Blanks among trees.
— Windy Barker
Saguaros In the Morning Haze (02-04-13) — Image by kenne
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Saguaros In Sabino Canyon — Image by kenne
— Paulo Coelho
Ventana Canyon — Images by kenne (Click On Any Image for Slideshow View)
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area– Image by kenne
Freedom is something that dies unless it’s used.
— Hunter S. Thompson
Gila Woodpecker On Saguaro Cactus In Sabino Canyon — Image by kenne
— kenne
“I’ll Take A Saguaro On The Rocks” — Image by kenne
