Melani Caron While Arizona is traditionally seen as a desert state with cactus, agave, and coyotes, one of the many perks we are able to enjoy year-round is the ability to have a lush green lawn. You may be asking yourself, how this can be? During the summer months, we use Bermuda grass because it tolerates…
Bonnie Nowicki As you mentally plan your fall landscaping chores and additions, please consider planting agaves and aloes as stunning accent plants. There’s a tremendous variety to pick from. I wish to concentrate on smaller specimens, not the huge blue agave Americana, etc. Most agaves are short-stemmed, rosette-forming succulents. They tolerate our rocky native soil,…
Daryl Laux On July 1, 2024, following the annexation of a large portion of the Town of Sahuarita, the Green Valley Fire District elected to change its name to the Santa Rita Fire District to reflect the broader communities it serves. This comes after Green Valley took over responsibility for providing services to residents in…
Davey Jones More than 300 people in a very appreciative audience got to experience the amazing talent here in our own community. Produced by the Quail Creek Performing Arts Guild (PAG), the night of Aug. 17 showcased both the talent and hard work put in by an amazing variety of performances. Starting with a beautiful…
Peggy McGee Valley Assistance Services (VAS) extends its sincere appreciation to the many Quail Creek residents who supported the Fashion Show on Aug. 20. They appreciate the number of residents who attended the Fashion Show at Desert Diamond Casino and who supported the 100-item Silent Auction. The Silent Auction would not have been possible had…
Daryl Laux The following is provided courtesy of the Santa Rita Fire District: We are truly fortunate in the Green Valley area in that we have an organization called Green Valley Assistance Services (VAS) who partner with our Santa Rita Fire Corp volunteers through the SHiM Program (Safety and Health in Motion). A nurse from…