Seasons of History Tours in the El Zaguán Garden:
Summer Heats up the Historic Garden & Afternoon Tea
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 2 PM
In the garden at El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501
ABOUT THE EVENT
Discover how the garden gained new life and new purpose as a social center in the early 20th century, and see how plantings transition from spring to mid-summer. Presentation and garden tour followed by afternoon tea and Q&A on the portal. Tea by tea.o.graphy.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Ruthbeth Finerman, Ph.D. is Emeritus Professor and Chair of Anthropology at the University of Memphis, where she studied ethnobotany and medicinal plants. A certified Master Gardener and Santa Fe Native Plant graduate, she leads the Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners El Zaguán garden project. In that role she oversees the historic flower garden and offers hands-on training on plant characteristics and sustainable gardening practices.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENT?
Contact: Email Office Coordinator and Community Liaison Story Coleman at story@historicsantafe.org, or call 505-983-2567.