Month: June 2026
Who Needs a Paintbrush? Nature Has Plenty!
Did you know that some of the best paintbrushes aren’t found in a store? They’re found in nature. The next time you visit the Garden or explore your backyard, look closely. You might spot leaves, grasses, seed pods, pine needles or small sticks that can...
2040 Compass: North Star 2
The desert is more than a place. It is a source of knowledge, resilience and connection.For generations, people have learned from the desert through lived experience, scientific discovery, Indigenous knowledge and community traditions. As our region continues to grow...
Tracking the Power of Shade
Summer at the Garden has always challenged plants to endure extreme conditions, but as temperatures continue to rise, even desert-adapted species need the protection that shade provides. Our the horticulture team is implementing strategies to support plant health and...
Desert Oasis Garden After Dark Opens with New Indoor Gallery, Light Installations
The Garden’s trails now shimmer in gradients of cool blues and new stunning light installations at Desert Oasis Garden After Dark. The summertime exhibit recharges the After Dark experience with more than 12 light installations, including an immersive light lounge...
Monsoon-Loving Desert Plants
The Sonoran Desert is one of the greenest deserts in the world, thanks in part to the summer monsoon rains. The season breathes new life into the desert, as even high temperatures give way to vibrant growth. In the Southwest, monsoon season typically runs from June 15...
2040 Compass: North Star 1
Desert regions are on the front lines of the future. Rising heat, water challenges and rapid growth are reshaping communities across Arizona and around the world, making the need for desert innovation more urgent than ever. That’s why the first North Star of Desert...
