Horticulture
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.
Research Canines are Helping the Garden Find These Rare and Endangered Arizona Orchids
Meet Circe and Muon! They are two specially-trained dogs used in ecological research who are helping Desert Botanical Garden, U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the Smithsonian find rare and endangered orchids growing in southern Arizona. The research canines are on the hunt...
Top 10 Desert Plants for Your Home Garden or Landscaping Project
Ask any of the Garden’s horticultural staff what their favorite plant is, and you will not only get a variety of answers, but you’ll come to find out how difficult it is for them to select just one. Luckily, with diverse staff picks you’ll get plenty of options for...
Five Tips To Care For Your Plants This Summer
Monsoon season is approaching in the Valley. Learn how to care for your plants and garden with these helpful tips from the Garden’s Horticulture department.1. Shade Your Plants Shade protection may be necessary for many plants, including cactus, agaves and other...
Care and Keeping of Saguaros
Explore three plants kids can grow with help from an adult family member. Growing vegetables is a simple way to introduce young children to gardening.
Springtime Planting for Kids
Explore three plants kids can grow with help from an adult family member. Growing vegetables is a simple way to introduce young children to gardening.
