Debunking Myths About Creepy, Crawly Creatures
There are a lot of creepy, crawly creatures out there that look very strange that have a bad reputation, but you’d be surprised to learn that myths...
Falling For Fall
Autumn is typically synonymous with scarves, sweaters and, of course, changing leaves. While the Sonoran Desert may not be known for its colorful...
Sonoran Sippin’ at Home | Copper & Cotton’s Velvet Mizquitl
"Velvet Mizquitl" Desert Botanical Garden has teamed up with Mezcal Carreño to challenge local mixologists to create desert-inspired mezcal...
Las Noches de las Luminarias | Through The Years
Since 1978, nearly 2 million Garden visitors have made Las Noches de las Luminarias a part of their holiday tradition. What began as an idea from...
Saguaros Struggle Through “Nonsoon”
In recent weeks, a large number of saguaros are falling in residential areas throughout metro Phoenix. Why is this happening? The giant cactus or...
Nighttime Photo Tips
You don't have to be left in the dark when trying to capture photos at night. Here are a few tips to help you capture the magic and allure of...
Sonoran Sippin’ At Home | Otro Café’s “Summer Scents”
"Summer Scents" Desert Botanical Garden has teamed up with Mezcal Carreño to challenge local mixologists to create desert-inspired mezcal cocktails....
A Stroll Through the Steele Herb Garden
The beauty of Desert Botanical Garden expresses itself in special ways on each of its five thematic trails. While the Garden began as a one focused...
Guacamole With Pomegranate Seeds
Every now and then it is nice to mix things up—even a tried and true guacamole recipe. Gertrude's Restaurant shares one of their fan-favorites,...








