Monarchs Are Returning to Phoenix. Here’s How You Can Help
Cooler weather means we’ll soon be seeing monarch butterflies back in the Garden! While Phoenix summer temperatures are too hot for monarchs, these butterflies will soon start to make their way back into the Valley. Some of these butterflies will migrate to the coast of California or central Mexico for the winter, while some will stay in Phoenix. Garden researchers have big plans for studying monarch movement and behavior this fall and you can help.
Celebrate Arizona pride and Hispanic Heritage Month with exclusive Yo Amo AZ collection
Starting Sept. 11, guests can purchase an exclusive collection from local artist Eric McIntosh at the Garden Shop that features T-shirts, magnets and stickers.
Across the Succulent Karoo: Dr. Joe McAuliffe’s Journey Through Southern Africa
This month, Desert Botanical Garden Senior Research Scientist Dr. Joe McAuliffe will begin a 15-day, 1,300-mile journey through one of the most botanically remarkable landscapes on Earth.
2040 Compass: North Star 5 – Securing Our Future
A great garden does not simply grow because of what gets planted today. It flourishes through generations of people who make thoughtful investments in its future. As the Garden looks toward 2040 and its second century, that same principle remains at the heart of the fifth North Star of the Garden’s 2040 Compass: Secure Operational Capacity & Financial Sustainability.
Behind the Garden Trails: Science Protecting the Sonoran Desert
As changing weather reshapes desert ecosystems, the Garden’s research team is studying how native plants respond to extreme heat, prolonged drought and shifting weather patterns.
Five Tips To Care For Your Plants This Summer
Monsoon season is approaching in the Valley. Learn how to care for your plants and garden with these helpful tips from the Garden’s Horticulture...
Pollinator Plant Propagation
Garden research is highlighting the importance of native plants for conservation of ecosystems and many types of animals, including pollinators....
2040 Compass: North Star 4
The desert has a way of bringing people together and shared experiences have the power to become lasting memories. That belief is at the heart of the fourth North Star of Desert Botanical Garden’s 2040 Compass: Grow community through shared desert experiences.
Warm Nights, Cool Summer Sangria
Nothing says summer quite like a chilled glass of sangria. This easy, make-ahead recipe is less about exact measurements and more about layering fresh, seasonal flavors.
