Conservation
Less Water More Garden
Do you know how much water is used and wasted with residential irrigation systems? 70% of potable (drinking) water is used to water landscapes. 50% of water is wasted caused by inefficiencies in irrigation methods and systems. 100 billion gallons in water can be saved...
Cactus and Their Genes
Cactus and their genes — Desert Botanical Garden hosts international symposium to understand and conserve iconic plant family Earlier this month, the Garden hosted a first-of-its-kind international symposium focused on “CACTACEAE: PHYLOGENETICS, EVOLUTION AND...
Yellow Hornworm Caterpillars Invade Phoenix
Many living in Phoenix will have noticed large green or yellow caterpillars in their yards, green spaces or along roads a few weeks ago.
The Golden Barrel Cactus | So Common, Yet Endangered
Golden Barrel Cactus The golden barrel cactus is a mainstay of desert landscapes and is one of the most popular cactus species in the world. Although easily grown in nurseries to meet this demand, the golden barrel is still facing an uphill battle for survival in the...
Is Saguaro Cactus Fruit Edible?
Photo by Michael Searcy Ripening in the hottest, driest time of the year, saguaro fruit provide important moisture and nutrition to animals and insects in the Sonoran Desert before the summer monsoon rains. With each saguaro able to produce an average of 150 fruit,...
21 U.S. Urban Agriculture Public Garden-Community Partner Collaborations Awarded Funds
The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) and American Public Gardens Association (Association) have partnered to support public gardens and their community partners engaging in urban agriculture and food-growing to address food security challenges exacerbated by the...
