Meet Some of the Farmers from Spaces of Opportunity

February 28, 2023

In Phoenix, overlooked by South Mountain, farmers are growing rows of vegetables, citrus trees and nopals, or prickly pear cactus, on a 19-acre urban farm. In the heart of south Phoenix lies Spaces of Opportunity, a collaboration of Desert Botanical Garden, Tiger...

Would you swipe right on these desert plants?

February 3, 2023

Ever wondered what desert plants dating profiles might look like? The Garden created a few profiles from some of our iconic and gorgeous lookers that you might find on the trails. Take a look below in the photo gallery. Back to...

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Plant Lovers

February 2, 2023

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and the Garden has you covered with unique gifts for the plant lovers you love! If Cupid had a favorite place in Phoenix, it would be the Garden Shop. Come find a plethora of nature-inspired gifts that will make Valentine’s Day...

Challie Facemire Q&A

January 27, 2023

Meet Challie Facemire, Program Director for the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA) was founded in 2012 as an ongoing initiative of Desert Botanical Garden. Together with regional partners, CAZCA developed a long-term...

Spaces of Opportunity Healing Garden

January 11, 2023

A new healing garden will be added to Spaces of Opportunity, the 19-acre farm in south Phoenix. Spaces of Opportunity — a partnership between Desert Botanical Garden, Tiger Mountain Foundation, Unlimited Potential, Orchard Community Learning Center and Roosevelt...