The High Country Xeriscape Council of Arizona is a non-profit 501 C-3 corporation dedicated to educating our communities about water-wise gardening. For additional information write:
HCXCA
3497 E AZ Highway 260
Payson, AZ 85541
The following links may be of interest to the Xeriscape gardener or to anyone wanting to add water-wise plants to his or her garden. Some sites may not necessarily be totally dedicated to xeriscape but offer useful information. Also, state and city gardens are listed as they exhibit a wide variety of plantings and planting styles. The sites are active as of this time.
Arboretums
The Flagstaff Arboretum - A living museum highlighting native plants
Desert Botanical Garden - Phoenix, AZ
Red Butte Garden - Salt Lake City, UT
Directories 
Open Directory - Home: Gardens: Soil and Additives - Comprehensive list of composting links
Drought - Living Under Drought Conditions
Welcome to Drought Website - Comprehensive information concerning living with drought
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The Nature Conservancy - Conserving our lands and waters
Gardening Information
Southwest Water Conservancy - Representing New Mexico, Arizona and Texas
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Sunset Magazine - The magazine for the southwest; gardening, etc.
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Gardener's Supply - Gardening solutions
Government
Welcome to the PLANTS National Database - Photos and information Extension program.
USDA Natural Resources and Conservation Services - Native Plants and Garden Links
Master Gardener Information
The Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program
Arizona Master Gardener Manual - Arizona
Native Plant Organizations
Native and Adapted Plants for Utah Landscapes - Plants apply to UT and the Southwestern States
Newsletters
High Country Gardens - Xeriscape Gardening Newsletters - This site is an excellent resource for Xeriscape plants and also detailed information concerning Xeriscape gardening.
Organic Gardening
Tucson (AZ) Organic Gardeners - The source for organic gardening and composting
Arizona Wildflowers - Judith Bailey has been coming to the Rim area for 30 years photographing native wildflowers. She has recently put together a PDF file using the beautiful wildflower photos she has taken
Plant Societies
Arizona Native Plant Society - An extremely valuable resource for identify plants.
Plant Sources
This list is for informational purpose only. The Council does not recommend any particular plant source.
Plant Fair Nursery - This is our local nursery's web site. Visit Plant Fair's water-wise plant section.
High Country Gardens - Drought tolerant plants, perennials, and xeriscaping for western gardens.
Seeds of Change - Supplier of seeds for xeric plants.
Lavender Valley Farms - A lavender farm in Hood River, Oregon. Lavender Valley offers products made from fine English Lavender essential oils as well as the lavandin varieties.
Forestfarm Plant Nursery - Ornamental and Useful Plants from Around the World!
Soil Amending
Master Composter Home Composting - Composting information, bin and sifter instructions
Universities
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension - Gila County
Arizona Master Gardener's Manual - A reference for Southwest desert gardening.
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