At the Garden, caring for saguaros means understanding them at every stage of life from seed to desert icon. Much of the Garden’s work focuses on monitoring young plants, studying their growth and helping visitors appreciate how these desert icons survive in one of...
Along the trails of Desert Botanical Garden, vibrant flowers of a variety of aloe species give way to a radiant show. Winters are the best time to catch many aloe species in bloom. Shades of often in reds, oranges and yellows brighten up the Garden. Most aloes are...
While many plants may slow their growth during winter, there are still several essential tasks to tackle during this season. Tackle Weeds Early With the arrival of winter rains, you may notice various “weeds” emerging. Take the initiative to remove them before they...
If you’re strolling the Sonoran Desert Nature Trail, you might notice new plantings at the top of the trail. These plantings come from the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society, who works to re-locate and rescue cactus and other native plants when there is undergoing...
Experience the magic of the season at Las Noches de las Luminarias, where 15 living plant displays transform Desert Botanical Garden into a breathtaking desert dreamscape. Beginning Nov. 28, the Garden is aglow for 19 enchanting nights, illuminated by 8,000 luminarias...
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Jan. 18: the Garden and Garden Shop will open at 10 a.m. Gertrude's Restaurant will open at 10:30 a.m.
