Garden Stories
Desert Oasis Garden After Dark Opens with New Indoor Gallery, Light Installations
The Garden’s trails now shimmer in gradients of cool blues and new stunning light installations at Desert Oasis Garden After Dark.
2040 Compass: North Star 1
Desert regions are on the front lines of the future. Rising heat, water challenges and rapid growth are reshaping communities across Arizona and around the world, making the need for desert innovation more urgent than ever.
Monsoon-Loving Desert Plants
The Sonoran Desert is one of the greenest deserts in the world, thanks in part to the summer monsoon rains.
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Garden: Building Resilience Through Community and Joy
Join us at the Garden on June 9 from 7–10 p.m. for an evening of culture, connection and celebration in honor of Juneteenth.
Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s Begins Early Hours at 6 a.m. & Fresh Dining Options
If you love the new early morning hours at the Garden, we’ve got great news. Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s is now opening bright and early at 6 a.m., giving guests a chance to enjoy the Garden mornings with something delicious to start the day.
Desert Blooms Are Still Going Strong at the Garden
June in the Sonoran Desert has a beauty all its own and the Garden’s trails are still alive with color and unforgettable blooms.





