Research
Growing the Future: How the Garden Is Cultivating the Next Generation of Saguaros
In response to Desert Botanical Garden’s ongoing Saguaro Census, researchers have launched a bold new effort: creating a nursery to grow saguaro seedlings that are better adapted to Phoenix’s extreme desert conditions.
Tissue Sampling a Desert Botanical Garden Icon
On a beautiful Monday morning in January, scientists from Desert Botanical Garden and the Arizona Genomics Institute (AGI) from the University of Arizona came together to embark on an exciting scientific journey—sampling the iconic giant cardon cactus, located right next to Webster Auditorium.
Botanical Expedition to Peru
In August, three Desert Botanical Garden scientists embarked on a thrilling two-week expedition to Peru generously supported by longtime donors Bert and Betty Feingold.
The Team Sniffing Out Endangered Plants
In 2022, Desert Botanical Garden introduced a pair of scientists with paws who are helping researchers with a major conservation project that involves endangered Southwestern plants.
Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: GROWING THE GARDEN’S COLLECTION
Thanks to Bert and Betty Feingold, generous donors and Desert Botanical Garden members since 1983, the Garden’s research, conservation and collections staff were able to make three expeditions in 2023 to the Arizona Strip, San Luis Potosi, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: Research and Conservation Local to Global
For 85 years, Desert Botanical Garden has served as a global leader in research and conservation of desert plants and their habitats. Today, 26 Garden scientists collaborate with academic, research, and conservation groups across nine countries and four continents.
