Maya’s Jambalaya Recipe
Celebrate Juneteenth with a vegan jambalaya recipe from local chef Maya Bartlett, owner of Maya’s Cajun Kitchen.
Bucket-list gardens to add to your summer travel plans
From big city adventures and mountain getaways to family trips to the beach, summer is a time to take in new sights, try new restaurants and unwind....
Pet-Friendly Landscapes and Plants
Pets are a vital part of many people’s everyday lives. Keeping them safe, whether indoors or outdoors, sometimes involves creative solutions for...
Meet Arizona Artist Ebone “Muse” Johnson
The Garden is commemorating Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, June 14-19, which includes a special storytelling experience hosted by artist Ebone “Muse” Johnson.
Dinner on the Desert 2023 Recap
Desert Botanical Garden hosted its 36th annual Dinner on the Desert on April 23. The event raised more than $450,000.
Spiked Prickly Pear Lemonade Recipe
Celebrate National Cactus Day with a refreshing drink courtesy of the Garden’s beverage department. Prickly pear fruit is edible and comes from cactus in the genus Opuntia.
Saguaros Under Stress
Saguaros are Arizona icons however, their ubiquitous presence in urban landscapes might be at risk.
Endangered Arizona Hedgehog Cactus Gets Boost from Researchers
Trekking along the rocky slopes of Tonto National Forest in March, a group of Desert Botanical Garden researchers and biologists from two federal...
Cactus Care Tips from Garden Horticulture Staff
Most cactus are best grown outdoors in filtered sun or on a bright patio while others can tolerate full sun. If the cactus gets too much sun it will...
