Las Vegas

Ethel M. Chocolate Botanical Cactus Garden

The Ethel M. Chocolate Botanical Cactus Garden has been part of the Las Vegas scene since 1981. Forrest Mars, creator of the Mars bar, Milky Way and M&Ms, came to Vegas when he retired and opened this specialty gourmet company. He wanted to honor his mother, Ethel, who along with his dad, were also chocolate makers. Inside, visitors can take a self-guided tour of the chocolate factory. Outside, they meander through a three-acre collection of 350 different varieties of cacti, succulents and other desert dwelling plants.

Morgan Garden

Victoria and Dennis Morgan have created a colorful desert oasis in their Las Vegas home. In the midst of the hot desert sun, Italian cypress and vibrant mosaics surround a cooling fountain. But this is only part of the Morgan's desert parterre garden. Yellow lantanas define the walk that leads into the garden, and apricot, apple and pear trees are just some of the trees that compose the 200-tree orchard.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas Xeric Garden

Heckler Garden

University of Nevada-Las Vegas Xeric Garden

The University of Nevada in Las Vegas offers a wealth of knowledge not just to their students, but to any one interested in desert gardening. The UNLV Xeric garden is a study in what to grow in dry, hot climates. All the plants here are drought tolerant. Of course there are cacti and succulents, but to the surprise of many, there are also colorful blooms here such as pink autumn sage and licorice marigolds.

Heckler Garden

Brent and Susan Heckler's backyard is a stage of welcoming color. Blue and white petunias, yellow and purple pansies add splashes of color to their desert oasis. Although the flowers appear delicate, they are in fact hardy and drought tolerant. In addition to the flower garden, the Hecklers also grow vegetables and fruit trees.

Resources
Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden
Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden
Two Cactus Dr.
Henderson, NV 89104
USA
Phone: 702-422-2500

University of Nevada Xeric Garden
University of Nevada Xeric Garden
Box 451012
Las Vegas, NV 89154-1012
Phone: 702-895-0893
URL: www.unlv.edu
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