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Pumpkins & Spiders—a Halloween tradition!
When you think of pumpkins, you probably think of pumpkin pie or a Jack-o'-Lantern. Did you know that pumpkins are a type of squash in the gourd family cultivated by indigenous people of the Americas for thousands of years? The plant family includes more than 900...
Seed Walk—The beauty of a seed
Fall in the desert is a perfect time to begin enjoying the outdoors. Many plants begin developing seeds this time of year. Seeds travel across the landscape with the help of animals, wind and water. This ‘free transportation’ allows them to find a suitable location to...
5 Tips To Keep Your Indoor Plants Healthy
Here are the few tips for caring for houseplants: Know your light – Most houseplants prefer an east, west or south window. Most houseplants can be placed at a maximum of five feet away from a window, unless you are select a houseplant that can grow in low...
Activity | Butterflies In the Air
Monarch butterflies travel to their overwintering sites in Mexico where thousands cluster together, hanging from trees and creating a kaleidoscope of color.
Cactus Kids Kits
Cactus Kids Activity Kit Available sept. 24 The Garden is excited to launch an activity kit for kids and their families to get outside and have fun in nature. Cactus Kids Activity Kit includes six different experiences with instructions in English and Spanish to some...
Nature Relaxation Cards
Sometimes, you have to stop and smell the Garden. The Garden might be the perfect respite from a week of screen time. Take some time over the weekend to get out and enjoye nature. Adventure awaits! How to DownloadSave the images to your cell phone's photo library or...
