Fun Facts about Leaves

March 31, 2022

How many different leaf shapes can you think of? Did you know that different leaf shapes have different names? For instance, leaves like the ones you see on hibiscus are called cordate which, is a fancy word for “heart-shaped”. Botanists use names like this to help...

Springtime Planting for Kids

March 16, 2022

Explore three plants kids can grow with help from an adult family member. Growing vegetables is a simple way to introduce young children to gardening. An easy-to-grow vegetable is the exceptionally sweet cherry tomato. Sun gold is a variety that is a superstar...

St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt

March 8, 2022

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Garden by completing this scavenger hunt. Find these seven items and sites throughout the Garden. And don’t forget to pose for a photo and tag us on Instagram at @dbgphx. Back to...

Recipe | Dragon Fruit Margarita

February 22, 2022

Frozen Dragon Fruit Margarita Ingredients 1.5 Oz Tequila .5 Oz Triple Sec 2 Oz Margarita Mix Ice .5 Oz Dragon Fruit Puree Directions Place all ingredients, except Dragon Fruit, in blender. Blend until thorough combined and ice is broken completely. Coat inside of...

Valentine’s Day Digital Cards

February 7, 2022

Spread love from afar with these free downloadable digital cards available in English and Spanish. How to DownloadSave the images to your cell phone’s photo library or to your desktop by holding and clicking, right clicking or clicking and dragging. Attach your...

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Fun Facts about Leaves

Springtime Planting for Kids

St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt

Recipe | Dragon Fruit Margarita

Valentine’s Day Digital Cards