Visitors and residents of New York have a few more weeks to check out The Edible Garden, an exhibition and celebration of cooking and gardening at the New York Botanical Gardens.  The exhibit is a celebration of growing and eating delicious food, and includes displays, demonstrations, education, and lots of special events designed to help you understand how to grow, prepare, and enjoy garden-fresh produce.  Whether you have space to grow it yourself, or must enjoy it from the labor of others, this tribute to our edible gardens is sure to inspire you.
What will you see?  For details consult the …read more

No longer the playground for the retired generation, Palm Springs has been working to cultivate a younger, hipper image.  This includes reaching out to families with the activities and attractions in the area that will appeal to all sizes and shapes of families.
The Living Desert is just that kind of attraction.
Founded in 1970, The Living Desert is a combination zoo and botanical garden based entirely on the desert eco-system.  It covers about 1,200 acres of land, and is a pioneer in environmental education and native wildlife rehabilitation.  It also has active captive breeding and plant propagation programs.  The organization …read more