The History and Traditions of La Posada

November 30, 2022

A Mexican holiday tradition is returning to the Garden and adding an extra layer of magic to Las Noches de las Luminarias on Dec.18. La Posada will transport Garden visitors to Mexico, where it is celebrated, as they make their way through the Garden with singing...

Ryan Thayer Q&A

October 14, 2022

Desert Botanical Garden is excited to announce Ryan Thayer has joined as the first executive director for Spaces of Opportunity. Spaces of Opportunity is a 14-acre incubator farm, family garden and on-site farmers market in south Phoenix that provides affordable...

Pumpkin Carving Guide

October 13, 2022

Strange Garden is right around the corner, once you pick up your free pumpkin at the event, use these boo-tanical inspired pumpkin-carving stencils to ensure your pumpkins are the coolest on the block. Pick from a cactus, agave or prickly pear and step up your...

The Valley’s Tastiest Festival Returns to Desert Botanical Garden in 2023

September 30, 2022

This article was written by food critic Howard Seftel. At last: The world feels like it’s finally beginning to awaken from a long Covid nightmare. Our lives pretty much shut down in March 2020. Now, almost three years, two vaccines and three boosters later, we can go...

Tips on How to Conserve Water at Home

July 22, 2022

In June, several Valley cities issued water alerts, calling residents and customers to reduce their water use amid droughts throughout Arizona. The alerts are the first steps in city’s drought management plans. Phoenix, Peoria, Tempe, Mesa and Scottsdale were among...