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Plant Care Tips During Heat Wave

Plant Care Tips During Heat Wave

Record-breaking high temperatures this Spring are stressful for many plants. Despite best efforts to keep plants alive, many will begin to see symptoms of heat and drought stress. Leaves, fruit, flowers, bark, wood and roots can be damaged. Different plant species...
Five Date Ideas at Desert Botanical Garden

Five Date Ideas at Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Botanical Garden offers a variety of romantic ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend. From stargazing under desert skies to strolling through a one-of-a-kind light experience, you’ll find plenty of unforgettable moments to share. Along the trails, discover...
New open-access book authored by Garden researcher

New open-access book authored by Garden researcher

New open-access book authored by Garden researcher Senior Research Scientist Dr. Joe McAuliffe is the principal author of a new, web-based, open access book on arid and semi-arid environments of western South Africa, including the Succulent Karoo. The book focuses on...
Heart-shaped Cactus at Desert Botanical Garden

Heart-shaped Cactus at Desert Botanical Garden

Love is in the air, and perfectly shaped on the cactus at Desert Botanical Garden. Along the trails, you will find several pads of prickly pear cactus species in the shape of hearts. This is often due to animals nibbling at pads that create little hearts, or cold...
Weather Alert: Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
The Garden will close at 3 p.m. Friday, March 20 for Fund the Farm Celebration
Weather Alert : Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.