February 2023 | Desert Botanical Garden

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Month: February 2023

Meet Some of the Farmers from Spaces of Opportunity

Meet Some of the Farmers from Spaces of Opportunity

In Phoenix, overlooked by South Mountain, farmers are growing rows of vegetables, citrus trees and nopals, or prickly pear cactus, on a 19-acre urban farm. In the heart of south Phoenix lies Spaces of Opportunity, a collaboration of Desert Botanical Garden, Tiger...
Top 10 Spring Blooms to Look for at the Garden

Top 10 Spring Blooms to Look for at the Garden

The Garden’s most colorful season is almost here!   Throughout the spring, the Garden will be blanketed with a kaleidoscope of colors — a sea of red, pink, yellow, orange, white and purple wildflowers! Make your reservations to the Garden today at dbg.org. And if you...
Cactus Named After Women

Cactus Named After Women

For Women’s History Month, the Garden is celebrating by sharing a few cactus species and genus that are named after prominent botanists, philanthropists and writers. The list includes the Garden’s very own founder Gertrude Divine Webster whose passion and support for...
A Taste of History: Gluten-Free Collard Green Veggie Hummus Wrap Recipe

A Taste of History: Gluten-Free Collard Green Veggie Hummus Wrap Recipe

The Garden’s Fund the Farm event to support Spaces of Opportunity is March 24.   For the season, Spaces farmers are growing a number of enriching vegetables like mustard and collard greens. Greens are vegetables that are members of the cabbage family. Greens are a...
Would you swipe right on these desert plants?

Would you swipe right on these desert plants?

Ever wondered what desert plants dating profiles might look like? The Garden created a few profiles from some of our iconic and gorgeous lookers that you might find on the trails. Take a look below in the photo gallery.  Back to...
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Plant Lovers

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Plant Lovers

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and the Garden has you covered with unique gifts for the plant lovers you love! If Cupid had a favorite place in Phoenix, it would be the Garden Shop. Come find a plethora of nature-inspired gifts that will make Valentine’s Day...
 
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