Spring Blooms Take A Final Bow
Spring is coming to an end, and it’s the last chance for guests to explore a variety of seasonal blooms at the Garden. It’s also the perfect transitional period to catch some early summer bloomers along the trails.
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
This year, add a botanical twist to your Mother’s Day gifts. The Garden has something special for every mom and every occasion.
Arizona Community Foundation, City of Phoenix, Arizona State University and Desert Botanical Garden Launch 122° Conference
On Dec. 2–3, 2026 Desert Botanical Garden joins the Arizona Community Foundation, City of Phoenix and Arizona State University to launch the 122° Conference, a national convening focused on accelerating real solutions to extreme heat.
Meet Annual Members Meeting Speaker, Traveling Gardener Linda Larson
Desert Botanical Garden will host its Annual Members Meeting on May 14 from 10-11:45 a.m. This year, the Garden is inviting a special presentation by Linda Larson, who is a traveling gardener based in Mesa. Members can reserve their spot here.
What’s A Garden Without Its Members?
What’s a Garden Without Its Members? Did you know the Garden started as a Member organization?
Arbor Day Planting & Pruning Tips
To celebrate Arbor Day, the Garden’s horticulture department compiled some tips to keep your trees healthy year-round.
Magnificent Journey of Migratory Monarchs
Each winter, monarch butterflies make a magnificent migratory journey to avoid freezing temperatures and spend the winter in temperate locations. The most well-known and largest of these overwintering sites for monarchs occur on the coast of California and in central Mexico, in the state of Michoacán.
Make Your Own Cactus Box Guitar
Combine art and nature at home with this Cactus Box Guitar craft
Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month: Honoring the Heart of Our Garden
During April, Volunteer Appreciation Month gives us a chance to pause, reflect and celebrate the people who quietly power so many of the places we love.
