Plant Care Tips During Heat Wave
Record-breaking high temperatures this Spring are stressful for many plants. Despite best efforts to keep plants alive, many will begin to see symptoms of heat and drought stress.
Extended Hours, Lower Evening Prices During Heat Wave
To help keep the outdoors accessible during the heat wave, the Garden will also reduce the cost of admission after 8 p.m. each night.
Dried Flower Bookmark
Spring buds are blooming at the Garden! You can make art that celebrates the spring season by using pressed plants.
Queen of the Night in Bloom
Meet the Arizona Queen of the Night (Peniocereus greggii).The plant is a tuberous rooted cactus with white, nocturnal and fragrant flowers.
Wildflowers to Look For This Spring
Step into the Garden's most colorful season! With recent rains as spring approaches, the desert wakes up in a burst of colors and the trails come...
From Vacant Lot to Vibrant Harvest: Juana Silva’s Story and the Power of a Growing Community
In summer 2015, the land that is now Spaces of Opportunity looked nothing like the thriving urban farm it is today.
The Night-Blooming Beauty: Peniocereus marianus
Some plants don’t just grow, they wait. And when they bloom, they do so quietly at night.
Five Date Ideas at Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden offers a variety of romantic ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend. From stargazing under desert skies to strolling...
New open-access book authored by Garden researcher
Senior Research Scientist Dr. Joe McAuliffe is the principal author of a new, web-based, open access book on arid and semi-arid environments of western South Africa, including the Succulent Karoo.








