Gardens in New Mexico

While New Mexico isn't all a verdant landscape, it's not simply a desert that toursits pass through on their way to other places. With millions of acres of National Forests and Monuments, American Indian preservation sites, and beautiful scenery, there's a lot to see in the "Land of Enchantment".


Featured Gardens:

Albuquerque Rose Garden

This garden is actually located at the Wyoming Regional Library in Albuquerque and is administered by the Albuquerque Rose Society, who have been in existence since 1948 and whose ...

Map of New Mexico Gardens to Visit

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Listed Gardens in New Mexico by City

Albuquerque : Albuquerque Rose Garden
Las Cruces : New Mexico Chile Institute Demonstration Garden





Scenic Driving New Mexico, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series)
by: Laurence Parent
With 30 carefully selected scenic drives, this book offers myriad ways to explore the Land of Enchantment. Pass through the foothills of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, stop in the ghost town of Madrid, or gaze at the immense caves of Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
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The Spell of New Mexico
A rich gathering of essays that evoke the unique and mysterious appeal New Mexico has had for some of the twentieth century’s best-known writers. Included are selections by Mary Austin, Oliver La Farge, Conrad Richter, D.H. Lawrence, C.G. Jung, Winfield Townley Scott, John DeWitt McKee, Ernie Pyle, Harvey Fergusson, and Lawrence Clark Powell. Hillerman’s preface and introduction are choice ... [reviews]


Backroads & Byways of New Mexico: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions
by: Sally Moore
You have to veer off the beaten track to experience the soul and spirit of "The Land of Enchantment," and no one knows that inside track better than author Sally Moore.

Follow Moore along side roads and quiet trails to trading posts and abandoned stone cities, hidden canyons and soaring vistas, Spanish missions and outlaw hideouts. Ten neatly packaged day trips and weekend getaways ... [reviews]


Photographing the Southwest: Volume 3--Colorado/New Mexico (Photographing the Soutwest)
by: Laurent Martres
The Photographing the Southwest guidebook series is the culmination of over twenty years experience exploring and photographing the natural landmarks of the Southwest. Volume 3 will take you on a remarkable journey of discovery from the vast plains of Northwestern Colorado to the deserts of Southern New Mexico, exploring geological marvels, sand dunes, the alpine scenery of the San Juan and ... [reviews]


Hidden Southwest: Including Arizona, New Mexico, Southern Utah, and Southwest Colorado (Hidden Travel)
by: Richard Harris
Offers insider advice on seeing the best of the Grand Canyon, shopping for authentic American Indian crafts and exploring Old West ghost towns while avoiding the tourist traps along the way

Reviews distinctive lodging options including grand golf resorts around Phoenix, spa retreats in Sedona and dude ranches out on the open range

The perfect backroads ... [reviews]


Gardenwalks in California: Beautiful Gardens from San Diego to Mendocino (Gardenwalks Series)
by: Alice Joyce
A delight for generalists and garden enthusiasts alike, this book is an indispensable resource for travelers throughout California.
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Gardenwalks in the Mid-Atlantic States: Beautiful Gardens from New York to Delaware (Gardenwalks Series)
by: Marina Harrison
An engaging, well-written guide to exceptional gardens in the Mid-Atlantic states.
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A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region
by: Adam Levine
Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to offer. ... [reviews]



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