Tag: desert
Palo Verde Fun Facts
In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, few trees capture the spirit of resilience quite like the palo verde tree. With vibrant green trunks and golden spring blooms, these remarkable trees are essential to the desert’s ecosystem. There are around a dozen species of palo...
Your Guide to the 2026 Central Arizona Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale
If you’ve ever wondered what more than 600 spectacular cactus and succulents look like when they’re all showing off at once, the Central Arizona Cactus & Succulent Society Annual Show & Sale at Desert Botanical Garden is your happy place. Running March 27–29,...
Night-blooming Plants
This spring, the Garden’s trails will be blanketed with a variety of flowers, including those of night-blooming cactus. Most of these cactus species bloom at night because they rely on nocturnal pollinators, including bats. This strategy helps protect their delicate,...
