Garden Archives - Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area

Steam Pump Ranch isn’t Spooky!

by Editor | Sep 29, 2026

Well, it might be – the Oro Valley Historical Society has had two investigations by the Tucson Paranormal Society and certainly felt breezes, saw artifacts move, and communicated with spirits. But today, we want to welcome you to the Pusch House Museum to see...

A Rose By Any Other Name….

by Editor | Sep 29, 2026

can still be grown in the desert! The Tucson Garden Club invites you to an inspiring session on beginning your own rose garden. Learn practical tips and insider advice from Terry Swartz, past President of the Tucson Rose Society, as she shares her favorite techniques...

History and Future!

by Editor | Sep 29, 2026

Join the Oro Valley Historical Society to see Southwest Arizona history in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch on Oracle Road. Self-guided tours of the Museum are free, and donations are gratefully accepted to keep Oro Valley history alive! From 10...