Parade of Gardens Southern Utah

September 20-22, 2024

Join us for the first annual Parade of Gardens Southern Utah this September. This event aims to build a local water conservation culture by showcasing the incredible efforts of gardeners and homeowners in southwest Utah who are leading the way in water-wise and drought-resistant landscaping.

It’s a celebration of sustainability, creativity, and community spirit an opportunity for you to inspire others by sharing how beautiful, vibrant, and life -giving a water-conscious garden can be, especially in the heart of the desert.

Parade of Gardens Southern Utah is presented by Conserve Southwest Utah, in collaboration with the Washington County Water Conservancy District, as well as multiple local organizations.

Our goal is to:

• Celebrate beautiful, water-smart gardens. We will feature stunning landscapes that save water and protect the Virgin River Watershed.

• Encourage collaboration. We are partnering with conservationists, water experts, landscapers, nurseries, and property owners, because a strong water conservation culture needs all of us.

• Transform “lawn to lush”. We understand that xeriscaping is so much more than cactus and rocks, it is also about turning lawns into flourishing, vibrant spaces capable of supporting thriving desert life.

• Nurture the desert ecosystem. We’ll help create inviting areas around homes and businesses that also protect the local desert environment.

• Embrace inclusivity. We’re working to ensure that everyone has equitable access to resources to create their own sustainable gardens. We want to highlight and share diverse landscape ideas for all budgets.

We want to feature the best water-efficient gardens and landscape projects in the Parade of Gardens Southern Utah, September 20-22, 2024!

Are you a gardener with a passion for bringing things to life in our unique desert climate?

Are you a landscaper that wants your customers to see lasting, beautiful gardens using water-wise practices That You have designed?

Do you pass a xeriscape garden and say, “Wow!”?

Do you have a vegetable garden you would love to showcase?

Have you included pollinator plants in your yard that attract birds, bees, and butterflies?

Visit our website to nominate a garden or to join our email list for future updates: paradeofgardenssouthernutah.com

This event is presented by Conserve Southwest Utah in collaboration with: