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South Mountain’s Saguaros Still Soak Up the Rain

South Mountain’s Saguaros Still Soak Up the Rain

October 22, 2025

Over the last five years, a simple observation from a Desert Botanical Garden researcher sparked a fascinating project. Wendy Hodgson, Herbarium Curator Emerita and Senior Research Botanist, noticed that after rainstorms, a group of smaller saguaros on South Mountain...
Beautiful Ways to Refresh or Start Your New Garden

Beautiful Ways to Refresh or Start Your New Garden

September 3, 2025

As the Garden prepares for the upcoming Fall Plant Sale on Oct. 16-19, the horticulture department observed an interest in natural gardens and a heightened fascination with desert-adapted plants. Plant Sale shoppers are seeking low-maintenance options that not only...
The Incredible Journey of Monarch Butterflies

The Incredible Journey of Monarch Butterflies

September 3, 2025

With their famous orange wings and incredible migration, monarch butterflies are one of nature’s most fascinating travelers. You can see them up close at Majestic Mariposas, Sept. 27 – Nov. 16 at Desert Botanical Garden. Learn more about these fascinating creatures...
Seeing the Desert Differently: Inside The RAF Exhibit Gallery

Seeing the Desert Differently: Inside The RAF Exhibit Gallery

August 1, 2025

By Elaine McGinn, Chief Experience Officer I still remember walking into The RAF Exhibit Gallery for the first time during the Orchid Fever exhibition. Outside, Desert Botanical Garden buzzed with visitors, filling the trails, admiring cactus blooms and standing in...
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Weather Alert : Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.