Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: THE GARDEN ANNOUNCES PRIVATE LABEL GIN COLLECTION WITH SANTAN SPIRITS

January 30, 2024

What’s a celebration without a little drink? To commemorate Desert Botanical Garden’s 85th anniversary in February, we are thrilled to announce a private label gin collection in partnership with Chandler-based SanTan Spirits. “SanTan is honored to help celebrate...

Maya’s Jambalaya Recipe

June 7, 2023

Serves six people. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Maya’s Cajun Kitchen Seasoning* or any creole seasoning 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional) 1 Teaspoon Paprika 1/2 Yellow Onion 2 Celery Stalks 1 Green Bell Pepper 3 Garlic Cloves 1 Teaspoon Thyme 2 Bay Leaves 2 Cups of...

Spiked Prickly Pear Lemonade Recipe

May 1, 2023

Celebrate National Cactus Day with a refreshing drink courtesy of the Garden’s beverage department. Prickly pear fruit is edible and comes from cactus in the genus Opuntia. Try this delicious recipe for your summer gatherings or for a day by the pool. 1.5 oz vodka...

Bread Pudding French Toast Recipe

April 5, 2023

This spring, try a favorite dish from Gertrude’s Restaurant that will have everyone begging for seconds! The bread pudding french toast recipe from Gertrude’s is sweet, delicious and a great option for brunch at home.   Ingredients: Three to four cups of cubed white,...

A Taste of History: Gluten-Free Collard Green Veggie Hummus Wrap Recipe

February 8, 2023

The Garden’s Fund the Farm event to support Spaces of Opportunity is March 24. For the season, Spaces farmers are growing a number of enriching vegetables like mustard and collard greens. Greens are vegetables that are members of the cabbage family. Greens are a...