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Beautiful Ways to Refresh or Start Your New Garden

Beautiful Ways to Refresh or Start Your New Garden

As the Garden prepares for the upcoming Fall Plant Sale on Oct. 16-19, the horticulture department observed an interest in natural gardens and a heightened fascination with desert-adapted plants. Plant Sale shoppers are seeking low-maintenance options that not only...
The Nature Connection

The Nature Connection

Nature has always been a great inspiration to many artists and leaders. A canvas painting. Architecture. Garden landscapes. Photography. Even exhibitions. Through all these forms, nature finds a way to complement the work of the artist. In the Valley, look no further...
Planting for Monarchs in Phoenix

Planting for Monarchs in Phoenix

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...
Yellow Hornworm Caterpillars Invade Phoenix

Yellow Hornworm Caterpillars Invade Phoenix

Many living in the Phoenix area will have noticed large green or yellow caterpillars in their yards, green spaces or along roads a few weeks ago. These are the caterpillars of the white-lined sphinx moth. While they may seem like unwanted visitors, there are several...
Weathering the Storms

Weathering the Storms

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...