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September EcoQuest | What’s That Weed?

September EcoQuest | What’s That Weed?

September 8, 2021

Join the September EcoQuest: What’s That Weed Find and map as many of these common “weeds” as possible. For this EcoQuest we’re looking at common weeds you may be seeing more of lately, thanks to the abundance of rain we’ve had this monsoon season! What we...
Weathering the Storms

Weathering the Storms

August 13, 2021

Plant damage from the storms? While we are beyond excited for the rain we have received over the last few weeks and have seen the Garden’s plants turning on their “green glow” from all the new growth, some of the plants didn’t do so well. Here are the top three things...
The Golden Barrel Cactus | So Common, Yet Endangered

The Golden Barrel Cactus | So Common, Yet Endangered

July 21, 2021

Golden Barrel Cactus The golden barrel cactus is a mainstay of desert landscapes and is one of the most popular cactus species in the world. Although easily grown in nurseries to meet this demand, the golden barrel is still facing an uphill battle for survival in the...
DLS Onsite & Online

DLS Onsite & Online

May 27, 2021

Stay Cool and Dig In Summer heat is coming in ‘hot’, but don’t let that dissuade you from developing your landscape toolbox. Onsite courses are back this June or stay cool at home with DLS online. Whether you are new to the desert or experienced in desert...
Sustainable Landscapes

Sustainable Landscapes

April 19, 2021

Have you ever thought about creating a sustainable landscape? What is a sustainable landscape anyway? By definition according to American Society of Landscape Architects, “The design, construction and maintenance practices that meet the needs of the present without...
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Jan. 19: Due to Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon, the Garden and Garden Shop will open  at 10 a.m. and Gertrude's at 10:30 a.m. Van Buren St./Galvin Pkwy and McDowell/Galvin Pkwy will experience temporary road closures and restrictions until 12p.m.