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Seasons of the Desert: The Wellness Wisdom of Southwestern Native Plants
Author(s): Sonoran Rosie (Author)
- Publisher: Wellfleet Press
- Publication Date: October 14, 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 1577155270
- ISBN-13: 9781577155270
Book Description
Welcome to the Sonoran Desert, a unique and magical place in America’s Southwest. Though some may think only of hot sand and barren landscapes, the desert is actually full of diverse flora and fauna, and in
Seasons of the Desert, Rosie Crocker introduces you to the hardy plants that thrive there in all four seasons.This beautiful and helpful guide features:
- Over 75 desert plants, divided into the seasons in which they bloom
- Details on how to identify plants and what kind of unique characteristics to keep an eye out for
- Tips on sustainable foraging and suggestions for how to use the flora you find to create herbal remedies and skincare
- Stunning illustrations of each plant
Whether you live in the Southwest or are just curious about the plants that grow there, Seasons of the Desert is a year-round journey into a glorious habitat.
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About the Author
Sonoran Rosie, also known as Rosie Crocker, lives in Tucson, Arizona, and grew up in the Sonoran Desert. She has worked with desert plants for 10 years and started her desert botanical business, also called Sonoran Rosie, in 2017. Rosie loves to work to build community and spread awareness about the benefits of desert plants. She believes in fostering connection between people, the earth, and the desert to give power and meaning to our lives. Sonoran Rosie started when Rosie discovered a lack of natural desert aromatherapy options. Inspired by local herbs like creosote, Rosie studied with Tucson, Arizona herbalists and created hair, self-care, and skincare products that capture desert essence.
By foraging desert plants, Sonoran Rosie harnesses nature’s properties for wellness and aromatherapy, while using sustainably sourced, organic ingredients and minimizing plastic use. A portion of proceeds support organizations like the Tucson Wildlife Center and the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection.
In 2022, Rosie opened Arizona Poppy in downtown Tucson to showcase the local maker community, offering handmade jewelry, ceramics, vintage items, potted plants, and more from over 70 local artisans.