Milkweed Ecology
Milkweeds support more than just monarchs. They offer value to a variety of landscapes by providing nectar for pollinators and attracting predatory...
Assessing Suitability of Native Milkweeds
Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) are the sole hostplant for monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus). Monarch caterpillars must consume milkweeds to...
Earth Day Tool Shed | 2021
Celebrate Earth Day throughout the month of April with Desert Botanical Garden. The theme of this year’s Earth Day is Restore Our Earth. Learn about...
The Mystery of Gambel’s Quail Head Feathers
Garden visitors often ask why Gambel’s quail have those curious-looking plumes on their heads that are especially prominent on the males. Composed...
The Chavez Legacy Continues
Meet Alejandro Chavez Alejandro Chavez is an activist who works in grassroots organizing, Latinx outreach and movement-building to activate...
Activity | Plant Potions
Create a magical potion from nature! Fairies and wizards are not the only potion makers. Plants play a vital role in our lives. In fact, many...
Brittlebush | A Desert Survivor
Brittlebush–a widespread and very drought-resistant woody shrub with bright yellow flowers–is one of the most conspicuous desert plants when in...
Feminine Nature
Celebrate Women’s History Month by re-visiting some of the strong and dedicated women who have helped shape Desert Botanical Garden.
Activity | Shades of Green
Think the desert is only brown and dusty? Head out in search of all things green to re-discover the saturated color palette of the Sonoran Desert.
