Stories - AZPM

Flags hang on the fence at the Pima County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden

The Demonstration Garden

A free, accessible and educational space powered by a dedicated group of volunteers.

The Delta

Travel to the Colorado River Delta to witness revitalization efforts, five years after the pulse flow.

London Rocket

Experts recommend adding this edible weed to your diet.

Desert Blooms

Spring of 2019 will go down as one of the best years for Arizona wildflowers in decades, thanks to abundant fall and winter rain in the desert.

Carl Olson became fascinated by insects when he was a young boy and that led to a passion that he continues to enjoy in retirement.

The Bug Man

Retired University of Arizona professor shares his passion for insects.

Desert Meadows Park

The Green Valley Gardeners rolled up their sleeves and planted a seed to beautify their community.

The native desert grasslands of southern Arizona are rapidly declining and are some of the most threatened natural habitats in the country.

Common Ground - The Native Grasslands of Arizona

The desert grasslands of southern Arizona are rapidly declining and are some of the most threatened natural habitats in the country.

Working for Water

Water is rare in the desert but some residents in southern Arizona are working on ways to make it more common in Tucson's washes and rivers.

Monsoon Mushrooms

Tucson has a growing mushroom community and some of its fans say Mt. Lemmon has a huge variety of species, some of which can be harvested for consumption.

Restoring Peppersauce Cave

A group of cavers have taken on the task of restoring Peppersauce Cave to its natural beauty.

A large urban lot and irrigation water from Salt River Project have allowed Randy McCabe to transform his home with a growing number of species such as bananas, mangoes, plumerias, golden rain trees, and others.

Elegant Trogon

The Elegant Trogon is a brilliant bird that is usually associated with exotic locations in Mexico and Central America, but a population in southeast Arizona is attracting many admirers.