Challie Facemire Q&A
Meet Challie Facemire, Program Director for the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance
It’s a Plant Match!
What does your zodiac sign mean when it comes to picking the perfect plant for your home or garden?
Aloe Flowers Blooming on Desert Botanical Garden Trails
January has brought unusually cold temperatures across the Southwest, including in the Phoenix area. But that hasn’t stopped a few plants from bursting with radiant, colorful blooms.
Spaces of Opportunity Healing Garden
A new healing garden will be added to Spaces of Opportunity, the 19-acre farm in south Phoenix. Spaces of Opportunity — a partnership between Desert...
The History and Traditions of La Posada
A Mexican holiday tradition is returning to the Garden and adding an extra layer of magic to Las Noches de las Luminarias on Dec.18. La Posada will...
Jingle Beth Recipe
Beginning Dec. 1, celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a specialty cranberry cocktail at Gertrude’s Restaurant.
A Big Warm Thank You to You
Every day the Garden is grateful for its visitors, staff, volunteers, members and donors who make the experience here one that is memorable.
Garden Hosted Its First Naturalization Ceremony On Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, The Garden hosted its first Naturalization Ceremony welcoming 25 new citizens to the United States.
Plants Tips: Poinsettias
Bracts are the red flower-like petals you might find on a poinsettia, but they are specialized leaves. Look closely at the center of the bracts, and you will see small flowers. Poinsettias are in the Euphorbia family related to succulent euphorbias.
