Im going on vacation

My husband and I will be going to Arizona the first part of June..I was wondering what kind of plants do you think I can sneak into my suitcase to come home with...lolol...Judy

All kind of desert goodies! Be careful of those cacti spikes!

Hi Juttz........Are you sure they will survive Muskegon Winters.......or will you put in greenhouse.....

Deann

I will be putting all plants that arent hardy to Michigan in my breezeway..we have it heated now so its full during the cold months....I havent a clue to what I would like to bring home but Im sure going to try..my suitcases will be full of goodies..lolol...the xray people will have a nice chuckle....lolol...Judy

juttz........if you send it through as checked luggage, don't think they will even care......

Deann

Deann, Im hoping it doesnt..I dont know any laws for Arizona plant life..if there is a ban on some plants being sent out of the state..Ive got to do alot of checking for different laws for traveling anyway so will try and check that out..I do know Im taking advantage of being there...lolol...Judy

juttz.........There is a ban on some plant life in Arizonia and California....you may want to check that out....Not exactely sure where you go to check it out...

Deann

Thanks Deann...I will search on the internet..maybe if I go to the southern forums I can ask....Judy

Judy, to the best of my knowledge, the ban in Arizona is for taking plants INTO the state, not leaving with them.

Arizona has many protected plants.

http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/plants/native.htm

http://agriculture.state.az.us/ESD/protplantlst.htm

When in doubt, check with the appropriate Department of Agriculture

Thank you for these websites..Im learning more and more..Judy

Even if you don't bring home a plant there are lovely things for the garden. Tubac, near Nogales, is a treasure for hand crafted items: far beyond the ordinary. Such talent! I brought home windchimes (my first one) of the mother quail and her babies, in copper.