That's when the northwest-side gem's new Sonoran Seasons Garden, a $500,000 project, will be dedicated by Richard Wilson, who founded the park with his wife, Jean, 25 years ago. Jean Wilson died in October.
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The concept behind the garden, designed by Scottsdale architect John Douglas, is to section off plants from the desert's five seasons - spring, dry summer, monsoon summer, fall and winter - so visitors can see what's in bloom throughout the year."This Sonoran Desert is totally different than every other desert in the world," said Bud Watson, one of the park's many docents. "It's because we have two rainy seasons." read more and see more pics
For anyone who can't make it to the Silver Spring Celebration, the park is also celebrating its anniversary on April 19 by waiving admission fees, and a special 25th anniversary T-shirt will be sold in the park's gift shops.
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