Caring for Caregivers: The Cactus Teacher

Join TBG’s cactus/succulent expert, horticulturalist, and artist, Henry Wilch, as we learn lessons about boundaries, resilience, and patience with the guardians of the Sonoran Desert. We begin early with a guided walk around the renowned Cactus & Succulent Garden, learning secrets and stories along with Henry. Then, we’ll move into a propagating and caretaking workshop, where each participant will take home their own succulent after learning about the best tips and strategies for care. We’ll conclude by discussing the learnings that cacti and succulents have for humans, and how we can work together to support one another. 

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Henry Wilch

Henry Wilch is a horticulturist, artist, naturalist and gardener at Tucson Botanical Gardens. A native Tucsonan, the desert’s resilience and diversity has always informed him and his work. Through observation and practice, he expands on a deep appreciation of our home and all its’ inhabitants. At Tucson Botanical Gardens he looks after the wide array of cacti and succulents while channeling his creativity through artistic plantings. Pairing a curiosity and enthusiasm, he is eager to learn and often looks to the cryptic cacti as a teacher.