Make a Moon Journal

February 12, 2026

Keeping a nature journal is one of the best ways to develop a long-lasting and deep connection to the natural world. What is a nature journal, you may ask? It’s exactly what it sounds like, a journal documenting your observations and interactions with nature! Nature...

Queen of the Night Cocktail

February 12, 2026

Enjoy a Queen of the Night cocktail, a Vodka martini with lychee syrup and fresh lime and yellow chartreuse. This cocktail is inspired by night-blooming cactus, and served with glowing ice cubes emulate the moonlight filtering through the Garden. Get yours today at...

New Paper Published By Current Postdoc, Dr. Brad Posch

February 3, 2026

Physiological acclimation to temperature fluctuations has been recognized for decades as a critically important coping mechanism for heat stress in plants. Yet there remains a limited understanding of the patterns of thermal acclimation in the most fundamental and...

Celebrating 50 Years of Planting Together

January 26, 2026

This year marks a remarkable milestone, the 50th anniversary of Desert Botanical Garden biannual Plant Sale. Since its humble beginnings in 1976 with just 4,600 plants, the event has blossomed into a beloved community tradition featuring more than 30,000 plants and...

32 New Saguaros Added on Desert Botanical Garden Trails