Conservation
Saguaro Nursery Trays Out in the World
In response to Desert Botanical Garden’s ongoing Saguaro Census, researchers have launched a bold new effort: creating a nursery to grow saguaro seedlings that are better adapted to Phoenix’s extreme desert conditions.
Growing the Future: How the Garden Is Cultivating the Next Generation of Saguaros
In response to Desert Botanical Garden’s ongoing Saguaro Census, researchers have launched a bold new effort: creating a nursery to grow saguaro seedlings that are better adapted to Phoenix’s extreme desert conditions.
Native Bees | The Unsung Heroes of the Desert
Spring brings an astounding display of desert wildflowers thanks to behind-the-scenes contributions of winter rains and native bees. Flowers rely on bee pollinators to create seeds for the next season’s blooms. Native bees' relationship with plants extends beyond...
Endangered Species Act protection proposed for monarch butterflies: What can you do?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed that the monarch butterfly receive protection as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act after years of troubling population decline and habitat loss.
Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: Living Trail Revitalized for the Next Generation
Spotlight: A Midwest native with a penchant for plants and nature, Nancy Swanson has been a Desert Botanical Garden volunteer and donor since 1980.
Fall Planting for Summer Success
Did you know that when you plant in the desert southwest, the timing can greatly impact the survival rate of your plants?
