Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: Living Trail Revitalized for the Next Generation

November 4, 2024

A Midwest native with a penchant for plants and nature, Nancy Swanson has been a Desert Botanical Garden volunteer and donor since 1980. She has completed more than 3,000 volunteer hours and is still supporting the Garden today. Nancy was first introduced to...

Fall Planting for Summer Success

October 2, 2024

Did you know that when you plant in the desert southwest, the timing can greatly impact the survival rate of your plants? Fall is the perfect season for planting, boasting a remarkable 95% survival rate, whereas summer planting only offers a mere 40% survival rate....

Monarchs, Mexico, Milkweed

September 17, 2024

Fall is an important season for butterflies at Desert Botanical Garden. As temperatures drop in North America, monarch butterflies begin a remarkable migration in search of warmer climates. Covering up to 3,000 miles, this journey is one of the most impressive...

Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden:New Butterfly Exhibit Mural

September 6, 2024

Desert Botanical Garden is debuting a new mural by local artist Ariana Enriquez along with several additions to the Fall Butterfly Exhibit, Majestic Mariposas, this fall in celebration of the Garden’s 85th Anniversary. The Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion will greet...

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Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: Living Trail Revitalized for the Next Generation

Fall Planting for Summer Success

Monarchs, Mexico, Milkweed

Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden:New Butterfly Exhibit Mural