The vibrant cempasúchil, or marigold, flower is a central element in Día de Muertos festivities and altar displays for loved ones. This fall, Desert Botanical Garden, in partnership with Mexican artisans, will bring to life a community ofrenda, or altar, inspired by...
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico. The tradition traces back to more than thousands of years before Spanish settlers arrived. The holiday commemorates deceased loved ones by honoring and remembering them through...
Garden visitors will experience a reimagined Día de Muertos on Oct. 29-30,, returning from its two-year hiatus. The Mexican holiday reunites the living with the dead through family-built altars called ofrendas, colorfully painted skulls, marigolds and traditional...
ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC April Reservations are strongly recommended for Gertrude's Restaurant April 26: The Garden, Gertrude’s & Garden Shop will close at 12 p.m. with last admission at 10:30 a.m. Cactus Clubhouse will be closed.
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