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Tracking the Power of Shade

Tracking the Power of Shade

Summer at the Garden has always challenged plants to endure extreme conditions, but as temperatures continue to rise, even desert-adapted species need the protection that shade provides. Our the horticulture team is implementing strategies to support plant health and...
2040 Compass: North Star 1

2040 Compass: North Star 1

Desert regions are on the front lines of the future. Rising heat, water challenges and rapid growth are reshaping communities across Arizona and around the world, making the need for desert innovation more urgent than ever. That’s why the first North Star of Desert...
Night-blooming Plants

Night-blooming Plants

This spring, the Garden’s trails will be blanketed with a variety of flowers, including those of night-blooming cactus. Most of these cactus species bloom at night because they rely on nocturnal pollinators, including bats. This strategy helps protect their delicate,...
Plant Care Tips During Heat Wave

Plant Care Tips During Heat Wave

Record-breaking high temperatures this Spring are stressful for many plants. Despite best efforts to keep plants alive, many will begin to see symptoms of heat and drought stress. Leaves, fruit, flowers, bark, wood and roots can be damaged. Different plant species...
Open early and late, visit 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Trails, Gertrude's by Tarbell's and Garden Shop closed 1-5 p.m. for peak heat.
Temporary Trail Closure- Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Trail Aug. 25-28
Weather Alert : Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Open early and late, visit 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Trails, Gertrude's by Tarbell's and Garden Shop closed 1-5 p.m. for peak heat.
Temporary Trail Closure- Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Trail Aug. 10-14