Each year, the Garden’s horticulture team carries out a saguaro succession planting, an essential effort to replace saguaros lost to storms, rot or other natural impacts. This work is guided by the annual saguaro inventory, led by the GIS manager and research...
Set against the stunning backdrop of Desert Botanical Garden, Bottles & Bites with SanTan Distilling is a bourbon experience rooted in place, flavor and connection. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for the Jan. 28 event here. We sat down with the team behind...
At the Garden, caring for saguaros means understanding them at every stage of life from seed to desert icon. Several researchers at the Garden work on monitoring these plants, studying their growth at different life stages and helping visitors appreciate how these...
Along the trails of Desert Botanical Garden, vibrant flowers of a variety of aloe species give way to a radiant show. Winters are the best time to catch many aloe species in bloom. Shades of often in reds, oranges and yellows brighten up the Garden. Most aloes are...
While many plants may slow their growth during winter, there are still several essential tasks to tackle during this season. Tackle Weeds Early With the arrival of winter rains, you may notice various “weeds” emerging. Take the initiative to remove them before they...
