Desert Botanical Garden is excited to launch Margarita 1939, the latest addition to its Spirit Collection with Chandler-based SanTan Spirits. This vibrant new ready-to-serve cocktail joins the Garden’s exclusive lineup of house-crafted spirits, Gertrude’s Founders Gin...
The Canelo Hills Cienega Preserve, located in southeastern Arizona, is a critical wetland ecosystem protected by The Nature Conservancy (TNC). This cienega, or desert wetland, represents one of the few remaining wetland habitats in the region, playing a vital role in...
Desert Botanical Garden’s historic collection of plant specimens reached a milestone on Feb. 12. Staff and volunteers at The Lois Porter Earle Herbarium recorded data on the 100,000 specimen into its collection database system. The specimen is an agave that was...
Agaves showcase an abundance of fascinating features–from smooth velvety leaves to razor-sharp points and flowery blooms. Agaves are one of the most photographed and liked plants in the Garden. Enjoy this slideshow showcasing the incredible intricacies of agaves. Back...
Even during the closure, Desert Botanical Garden scientists continued their work to discover, research, and conserve desert plant species. Just in the last few weeks, the Garden has worked with U.S. Forest Service to protect a population of rare agaves that have...
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Jan. 18: the Garden and Garden Shop will open at 10 a.m. Gertrude's Restaurant will open at 10:30 a.m.
