Conservation
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...
Winterize your Garden
Although winters are generally mild in the desert, here are some garden tips to keep your plants healthy as the weather cools.
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?
Pop(p)e Up Shop(pe)
Phoenix-based artist Paige Poppe launched a new stunning Save the Saguaro collection available at the Garden Shop, that focuses on the urgent need to save the saguaro.




