GARDENING BOTANICAL GARDENS. The Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The TBG nursery is open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Saturday. Guided tours of the gardens are at 10 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday. Regular attractions include Birds and Gardening tours at 9 a.m. Tuesday; Gardening for the Newcomer from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the first Thursday and third Saturday of the month; the Native Seeds/SEARCH mini-museum of ethnobotanical displays, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and the TBG library, open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Regular admission to the gardens is $4, $3 for seniors, and free for members and children under 12. Call 326-9255 for information. PERMACULTURE TOUR. Learn more about sustainable strategies such as passive solar water and space heating, rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, organic gardens, earth and straw bale construction and more at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 8. This permaculture home and garden tour will take you through many earth-friendly home options, with permaculture designers/teachers, and owner/builders on hand to answer individual questions. Cost is $50, with $5 discounts for car-poolers and bicyclers. A homemade lunch will be provided, along with regional refreshments. Space is limited. Call Brad Lancaster at 882-9443 or Barbara Rose at 744-9305 for registration and information.

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