arizona Archives | Page 4 of 13 | Desert Botanical Garden

OPEN DAILY 8 A.M.|7 A.M. FOR MEMBERS WED. & SUN.

Tag: arizona

2040 Compass: North Star 2

2040 Compass: North Star 2

The desert is more than a place. It is a source of knowledge, resilience and connection.For generations, people have learned from the desert through lived experience, scientific discovery, Indigenous knowledge and community traditions. As our region continues to grow...
Tracking the Power of Shade

Tracking the Power of Shade

Summer at the Garden has always challenged plants to endure extreme conditions, but as temperatures continue to rise, even desert-adapted species need the protection that shade provides. Our the horticulture team is implementing strategies to support plant health and...
Monsoon-Loving Desert Plants

Monsoon-Loving Desert Plants

The Sonoran Desert is one of the greenest deserts in the world, thanks in part to the summer monsoon rains. The season breathes new life into the desert, as even high temperatures give way to vibrant growth. In the Southwest, monsoon season typically runs from June 15...
2040 Compass: North Star 1

2040 Compass: North Star 1

Desert regions are on the front lines of the future. Rising heat, water challenges and rapid growth are reshaping communities across Arizona and around the world, making the need for desert innovation more urgent than ever. That’s why the first North Star of Desert...
Open early and late, visit 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. 
Weather Alert : Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Open early and late, visit 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Trails, Gertrude's by Tarbell's and Garden Shop closed 1-5 p.m. for peak heat.
Temporary Trail Closure- Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Trail Aug. 10-14