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Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: Amazing Uses for Cactus

Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: Amazing Uses for Cactus

May 2, 2024

Desert Botanical Garden is helping to save cactus from threats like habitat loss and poaching. At the same time, these remarkable plants are helping to save us. As climatic conditions become hotter and drier, and sustainable living becomes increasingly important,...
July EcoQuest | Oleander Occurrence

July EcoQuest | Oleander Occurrence

July 7, 2021

Join the July EcoQuest: Oleander Occurance This month’s EcoQuest is in collaboration with Strategic Habitat Enhancements (SHE). Strategic Habitat Enhancements empowers the community to reconnect with nature through resilient desert gardening, creating an urban network...
Sustainable Landscapes

Sustainable Landscapes

April 19, 2021

Have you ever thought about creating a sustainable landscape? What is a sustainable landscape anyway? By definition according to American Society of Landscape Architects, “The design, construction and maintenance practices that meet the needs of the present without...
Summer-Sustainable Gardens

Summer-Sustainable Gardens

April 19, 2021

It’s only April, but sizzling temperatures are approaching quickly. Get your garden summer-ready with these April planting and preparation tips. Ocotillo Plant your ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens). Ocotillo do best being planted from March through May; these are...
The Orange Home Presents: DIY Paper Towels

The Orange Home Presents: DIY Paper Towels

April 12, 2021

Tired of the cost, waste and effort of buying paper towels week after week? You’re not alone. Jessica Bui of The Orange Home shares her easy and delightfully sustainable guide to DIY reusable paper towels. Bonus: neutral tie-dye? Yes, please. Back to...
ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC
The Garden, Gertrude’s and Garden Shop will be closing early at 3pm (last admission at 1:30pm) on Friday, February 21 in order to ensure guest safety and accommodate the Garden-wide setup for Devour, and will also be closed Feb. 22-23 for the event.