Tag: desert botanical garden
Butterflies and Milkweed in the Face of Climate ChangeConser
Both monarch (Danaus plexippus) and queen (Danaus gilippus) butterflies rely on milkweed (Asclepias spp.) as a larval host plant. With high milkweed diversity in Arizona and the Southwest, there are many species to choose from, each with varying levels and types of...
New Horticulture Facilities Enhance Desert Botanical Garden Staff Capabilities with State of the Art Building
Desert Botanical Garden is thrilled to announce the addition of two new horticulture facilities designed to improve the care and preservation of its renowned cactus and agave collections. Located on the Garden’s East Campus, the additions include the Ahearn...
Saguaro Nursery Trays Out in the World
Greetings from the Saguaro Nursery Team! It’s been a season of growth both for baby nursery saguaros and for the incredible community helping to care for them. In just the past month, the Garden launched seedlings into the world, hosted our first seed-starting...
