An Earth Day Self-Guided Tour

April 15, 2024

Garden Go! This all-new Earth Day self-guided Garden-wide tour explores how desert plants adapt to survive and thrive in the hot, dry desert. See how the Garden finds solutions for sustainable living and more. Calculate Your Carbon Footprint Solar OVen Activity...

At-Home Activity Insect Egg Hunt

April 3, 2024

Did you know there are mysterious insect eggs potentially in your backyard? Take a look at these oddly shaped, colorful eggs that might have escaped your notice! Check out the chart below and see if you can find in your own backyard with your family. Explore our...

Meet Horticulturist Abra Lee

March 4, 2024

Georgia-native Abra Lee is a horticulturalist who developed a passion for uncovering and sharing stories of Black Americans and their contributions to the industry and the American landscape. Growing up listening to personal accounts from her grandparents and family...

Winter 2024 Photo Contest

January 16, 2024

As Desert Botanical Garden gets ready to celebrate its 85th anniversary in February, we invite you to enter our winter photo contest. We want to see all the epic moments you have captured on our trails from the last 85 years. Submit your photos using the embedded link...

Meet Historian, Bestselling Author of “American Eden” Victoria Johnson

December 5, 2023

Have you ever wondered how the first American public garden came to be? Who had the wonderful idea of creating a green space — an intersection of botany, research and display — for visitors to enjoy? Uncover the riveting tale of David Hosack and his quest to create...