Look up the locations, but it isn't that far from you. The Bryce Thompson Arboretum is a magnificent place according to my snowbird relatives.

I've visited the Tucson Botanical Gardens, just south of Grant on Alvernon in Tucson. It isn't too large, but a nice place to visit.

More interesting is the Ariz. Sonora Desert Museum just west of Tucson. It is a great place to visit with an incredible view of the valley. I really enjoyed it in the spring, just watching out over the valley.

For a little longer trip, the Organ Pipe Cactus Nat'l Monument is a great place to visit in the spring. I was there in early April one year, mid April might have a few more flowers.

You can visit botanical gardens among the following list such as desert Botanical Garden, The Arboretum garden, Tucson Botanical Gardens in Arizona and enjoy your trip.

I realize that a spammer brought this old post back to the top but I thought I would share a couple photos just in case anyone doesn't realize there are some fantastic botanical gardens in Arizona...These are from the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. I go every time I'm in town. I've seen the traveling Chihuly Glass exhibit (photo below from permanent sculpture at the entrance) and most recently the Bruce Munroe Sonoran Lights exhibit which is still going on.....The desert is not all brown and dead. You must get out and walk to appreciate it. The DBG is a top notch botanical garden. The Boyce Thompson Arboreatum in Superior and the Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson also should not be missed.

All of the above, plus try in Phoenix Chapparral Park, which is filled to the brim with flowers and outdoor garden walks, go towards the east side/back of the park, even though it's a recreation place, you'll be pleasantly surprised!