Month: March 2025
Desert Botanical Garden Receives Highest National Recognition Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums
Desert Botanical has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the...
Celebrate Native Plant Month with Desert Botanical Garden’s Curated List of Top 10 Plants
As April arrives, the Arizona Columbine Garden Club and Garden Club of America are once again leading the charge in celebrating Native Plant Month, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the vital role native plants play in sustaining ecosystems,...
The Nature Conservancy Protecting Canelo Hills Cienega Preserve and Endangered Orchid Habitat for 50+ Years
The Canelo Hills Cienega Preserve, located in southeastern Arizona, is a critical wetland ecosystem protected by The Nature Conservancy (TNC). This cienega, or desert wetland, represents one of the few remaining wetland habitats in the region, playing a vital role in...
Desert Botanical Garden Officially Opens Ahearn Portal
Guests can now enjoy a stroll in Desert Botanical Garden’s new Ahearn Portal, a reimagined open space area that leads visitors into the Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science, Agave Circle and The RAF Exhibit Gallery. The Portal is an inviting space that features...
Orchid Fever 2025: A Blooming Adventure at Desert Botanical Garden
On March 15, Desert Botanical Garden’s new The RAF Exhibit Gallery will be filled with 3,000 colorful orchids, representing more than 18 different species. Orchid Fever is the Garden’s first-ever orchid show—a breathtaking display that celebrates the beauty and...
Orchid Plant Care Tips
Most orchids available at grocery stores or nurseries are likely moth orchids (Phalaenopsis spp.). These plants demand minimal care and produce an abundance of beautiful flowers, making them an ideal choice for novice collectors. The Garden’s horticulture department...
