South Mountain’s Saguaros Still Soak Up the Rain

October 22, 2025

Over the last five years, a simple observation from a Desert Botanical Garden researcher sparked a fascinating project. Wendy Hodgson, Herbarium Curator Emerita and Senior Research Botanist, noticed that after rainstorms, a group of smaller saguaros on South Mountain...

Beautiful Ways to Refresh or Start Your New Garden

September 3, 2025

As the Garden prepares for the upcoming Fall Plant Sale on Oct. 16-19, the horticulture department observed an interest in natural gardens and a heightened fascination with desert-adapted plants. Plant Sale shoppers are seeking low-maintenance options that not only...

Late Night Blooms

June 12, 2025

Summers are never dull in the Sonoran Desert, with the stream of late night bloomers that might greet guests along the trails at Desert Botanical Garden. These cactus species are a spectacle to witness. Their flowers begin to unfold late in the evening and stay open...

Tissue Sampling a Desert Botanical Garden Icon

May 9, 2025

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...

Seed Planting for Kids

April 25, 2025

Early spring is the perfect time to germinate seeds. This activity helps children find joy in watching plants take root and grow! They are also able to see the major parts of the plant—the seeds, roots and stems—up close and personal. Supplies: Dried raw seeds: (dry...

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South Mountain’s Saguaros Still Soak Up the Rain

Beautiful Ways to Refresh or Start Your New Garden

Late Night Blooms

Tissue Sampling a Desert Botanical Garden Icon

Seed Planting for Kids