Pollinator Plant Propagation

August 7, 2026

Garden research is highlighting the importance of native plants for conservation of ecosystems and many types of animals, including pollinators. However, there is a lack of native plant material available for building habitat–from small backyard projects to large...

Activity | Butterflies In the Air

August 1, 2026

Butterflies come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. Can you guess the butterfly that travels long distances (migration) from north to south America and back? That’s right, it’s the Monarch butterfly. The monarch butterfly has bright orange wings covered with...

Planting for Monarchs in Phoenix

September 21, 2021

Planting for Monarchs in Phoenix The City of Phoenix Mayor, Kate Gallego, recently signed a new Proclamation declaring September Planting for Monarchs Month! Phoenix is a recent signatory of the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and has committed...

Generations at the Garden

September 8, 2021

After an endless year of screens, Zoom and TikTok, the great outdoors might be the refresh button we’re all been waiting to hit to clear our minds and get us moving. The Phoenix area alone is a mecca for urban hiking and exploration. There is a multitude of trails...

Yellow Hornworm Caterpillars Invade Phoenix