Mid-century marvel

A handful of the dozens of stacked stone formations left by Harrison Yocum in the home now owned by Spencer Smith and his wife, Katheryn.

Mid-century marvel

Spencer Smith, right, and his brother, Steven, spent nearly a year remodeling the original home of Harrison Yocum. Reroofing the house was just one of the projects they tackled.

Mid-century marvel

This was how Harrison Yocum's yard looked when he lived there.

Mid-century marvel

The walls of a mid-1970s addition are made of dozens of varieties of natural stone and minerals.

Mid-century marvel

Spencer Smith had to remove part of the home's roof as part of the remodel. He was able to save the colorful tile floor.

Mid-century marvel

The home's future master bedroom and den show progress with a new roof. Spencer Smith and his brother, Steven, spent most every weekend working on the home.

Mid-century marvel

Harrison Yocum had a passion for plants, rocks and minerals, and filled his home with his beloved collections.

Winners of Tucson garden-design challenge

A multipurpose living space that looks out on a Zenlike desert garden won the Growdown competition at Tucson Botanical Gardens.

Full effect of Jan. deep freeze on saguaros, others unknown

Deep-freezing weather in mid-January affected some native and non-native plants - but only time will tell if any saguaros or other desert dwellers will die from cold damage.

Tucson Botanical Gardens' Butterfly Magic starts today

Visitors of the Tucson Botanical Gardens are in for a special treat.

Get touchy-feely with creepy crawlies

Elizabeth Flores shows no fear as she touches a little black bug.

Get touchy-feely with creepy crawlies

A tomato hornworm hangs onto a twig.

Get touchy-feely with creepy crawlies

David Jester, left, shows bugs and worms to Mike and Lauralee Flores and children Elizabeth, 2, and Isaac, 4.

Get touchy-feely with creepy crawlies

If you go

Original Botanical Gardens sold

The home of Harrison Yocum that was willed to the Tucson Botanical Garden was sold for $60,000 on Tuesday in Tucson. Spencer Smith, who purchased the property, plans to use it as a rental. Debris from a greenhouse whose frame had been eaten by termites lies in a heap in front of the house.

Original Botanical Gardens sold

Tucson Botanical Gardens has sold its original site, the midtown residence of one of its founders, horticulturalist and collector Harrison Yocum.

Piece of Tucson lore may become a rental home

Tucson Botanical Gardens has sold its original site, the midtown residence of one of its founders, horticulturalist and collector Harrison Yocum.

Dog Days of Summer at Tucson Botanical Gardens

Today, guests of Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, can bring their dogs for a walk.

Spotlight on "Flights of Fancy: Birds at Home in the Garden"

Genia Parker's "High Noon in the Old West," left, and Mark Wallis' "Stool Pigeon Sanctuary" are part of "Flights of Fancy: Birds at Home in the Garden" on display at Tucson Botanical Gardens Friday through Sept. 30. Many of the bird houses will be for sale and can be picked up at the end of …

Sunscreen for visitors of Tucson attractions

With temperatures in the triple digits, and summer's official start looming around the corner, it's time to start thinking about protecting your skin.