Research
Magnificent Journey of Migratory Monarchs
Each winter, monarch butterflies make a magnificent migratory journey to avoid freezing temperatures and spend the winter in temperate locations. The most well-known and largest of these overwintering sites for monarchs occur on the coast of California and in central Mexico, in the state of Michoacán.
From Baby to Giant: The Saguaro Journey
When people picture a saguaro, they often imagine a towering desert giant. What many do not realize is that every saguaro begins as a seed no bigger than a grain of sand.
South Mountain’s Saguaros Still Soak Up the Rain
Last year, a simple observation from Desert Botanical Garden researchers sparked a fascinating project.
Saguaro Nursery Trays Out in the World
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.
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.
