The Legend of the Cempasúchil: An Eternal Love

September 17, 2024

The vibrant cempasúchil, or marigold, flower is a central element in Día de Muertos festivities and altar displays for loved ones. This fall, Desert Botanical Garden, in partnership with Mexican artisans, will bring to life a community ofrenda, or altar, inspired by...

Five Interesting Facts About The Saguaro Cactus

September 29, 2022

Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico. The tradition traces back to more than thousands of years before Spanish settlers arrived. The holiday commemorates deceased loved ones by honoring and remembering them through...

Meet Rufina Ruiz Lopez the creator behind the Garden’s Día de Muertos Mega Altar

September 6, 2022

Garden visitors will experience a reimagined Día de Muertos on Oct. 29-30,, returning from its two-year hiatus. The Mexican holiday reunites the living with the dead through family-built altars called ofrendas, colorfully painted skulls, marigolds and traditional...

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The Legend of the Cempasúchil: An Eternal Love

Five Interesting Facts About The Saguaro Cactus

Meet Rufina Ruiz Lopez the creator behind the Garden’s Día de Muertos Mega Altar