Interviews
Meet Horticulturist Abra Lee
Georgia-native Abra Lee is a horticulturalist who developed a passion for uncovering and sharing stories of Black Americans and their contributions to the industry and the American landscape.
Meet Historian, Bestselling Author of “American Eden” Victoria Johnson
Uncover the riveting tale of David Hosack and his quest to create the first botanical garden in the nation with Victoria Johnson, author of the bestselling book “American Eden,” at the Garden’s Read Between the Spines Author Series on Jan. 17 and Jan. 18.
An Interview with Fernando Botero
Born in Medellin, Colombia, in 1932, Fernando Botero is one of the world’s most recognized living artists of our time. With his first paintings and drawings inspired by Gustave Doré’s engravings of the Divine Comedy, and posters of bullfights, Botero held his first...
Meet Arizona Artist Ebone “Muse” Johnson
The Garden is commemorating Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, June 14-19, which includes a special storytelling experience hosted by artist Ebone “Muse” Johnson.
Meet Some of the Farmers from Spaces of Opportunity
Each year, the Garden hosts its Fund the Farm celebration to honor and support Spaces and its farmers. This year, the event will take place March 24.
In preparation for the event, the Garden would like to highlight a few of those farmers who have made their mark and been a part of Spaces for several years now. Read more about them below.
Challie Facemire Q&A
Meet Challie Facemire, Program Director for the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance
