The Southwest Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden.

Authors Jack Dash and Luke Takata will be on hand at the Museum of Northern Arizona August 16 from 2-3 p.m. for a launch of their new book The Southwest Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden.

The Southwest Native Plant Primer is your essential guide to 235 native wildflowers, grasses, vines, cacti, and trees ideal for creating a beautiful garden that supports the environment. Designed for gardeners of all experience levels, this book highlights plants suited to the unique landscapes of New Mexico, Arizona, and the southern regions of Utah and Colorado. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your native plant knowledge, this primer offers practical inspiration for making a lasting impact in your yard—and beyond.

The book ties in perfectly with the Museum’s Shifting Life Zones exhibit, on view now in the Courtyard Gallery and the Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard.

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