Bisbee and Sierra Vista Garden Tours

A self-guided tour of established gardens in Bisbee's historic district and a variety of gardens in the Warren district begins at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 8; $15. Tickets and maps are available where the tour originates, in front of the Mining and Historical Museum at 5 Copper Queen Plaza. Highlights include water-saving techniques, rain-harvesting and straw-bale gardening. Musicians perform at several garden stops. Call 432-3554 for more information. A tour of low-water landscapes and xeriscape gardens takes place at 9 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 9 in Sierra Vista; free. Call 458-8278, ext. 2141, or visit waterwise.arizona.edu for reservations and more information.