Posted in Arizona September 30, 2019 by

Stroll Through More Than 9,000 Rose Bushes During A Visit To The Rose Garden At Mesa Community College In Arizona

Flower gardens are such enchanting places, and there’s one hiding right under our noses on a busy Mesa street corner. The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College is like a scene straight from Alice in Wonderland, its 9,000+ bushes breathing life into the southwestern desert with vibrant blooms of every color imaginable.

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It's hard to believe much flora can thrive in the desert, but Mesa Community College harbors a secret proving anything is possible.
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Located on a busy street corner, this unassuming rose garden is by far the desert southwest's single-largest.
Covering every inch of the garden are more than 9,000 bushes donning roses in every color imaginable.
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Not a single public rose garden has surpassed this level of splendor since 1974.
Despite its size, the garden is impeccably maintained - a fact which renders it akin to a scene from Alice in Wonderland.
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It doesn't take long to traverse every path, so slow down time and really savor every moment.
Plenty of shaded areas offer much-needed relief from the harsh desert conditions.
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Sit down on one of many benches, close your eyes, and smell the roses; literally - each type has a unique aroma, and they all combine for a bright, refreshing scent unlike anything you've ever experienced.
Tiny plaques beneath each plant offer interesting tidbits without being too distracting.
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There's even a phone number you can call to hear a recording of more fun facts.
If you have a special occasion coming up, no setting is more perfect to immortalize the moment in.
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Whether it be maternity, graduation, engagement, or any other life milestone, memories are made better when captured in such a spellbinding place.
And the best part? Admission is totally free.
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Address: 1833 West Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85202

Hours: Daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Visit the rose garden’s website to learn more.

Have you ever been to the Rose Garden at Mesa Community College? If so, do pictures do it justice? Let us know your thoughts, and check our previous article for another garden that undoubtedly belongs on your bucket list: This Beautiful 140-Acre Botanical Garden In Arizona Is A Sight To Be Seen.

Address: 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202, USA