Garden Beauty
The History and Traditions of La Posada
A Mexican holiday tradition is returning to the Garden and adding an extra layer of magic to Las Noches de las Luminarias on Dec.18. La Posada will transport Garden visitors to Mexico, where it is celebrated, as they make their way through the Garden with singing...
Plants Tips: Poinsettias
Bracts are the red flower-like petals you might find on a poinsettia, but they are specialized leaves. Look closely at the center of the bracts, and you will see small flowers. Poinsettias are in the Euphorbia family related to succulent euphorbias.
Five things to do at the Garden this Spring
What’re your “plant” this spring? Garden staff has compiled the ultimate guide to the best activities and events to experience while visiting the Valley. Explore the most beautiful season of the Sonoran Desert at Desert Botanical Garden. Whether you’re visiting for...
The Nature Connection
Nature has always been a great inspiration to many artists and leaders. A canvas painting. Architecture. Garden landscapes. Photography. Even exhibitions. Through all these forms, nature finds a way to complement the work of the artist. In the Valley, look no further...
Cactus Blooms in Arizona
It’s that magical time of the year again — probably one of the Garden’s favorite. Very soon the Garden will be an oasis of cactus blooms, including the yellow flowers of prickly pear cactus, the creamy-white flowers of saguaros and the showy pink flowers of...
Nature-Minded New Year’s Resolution
Happy 2022! A new year means a fresh slate to revisit the things you hoped but never got around to do last year. For many people that includes spending more time in nature. There are plenty of benefits to your physical and mental health to getting out in nature....
