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Desert Botanical Gardens

1201 North Galvin Parkway (southeast Of Mcdowell Road & 64th Street), Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Description: Designated an official Phoenix Point of Pride, this 50 acre garden has been home to over 21,000 plants since 1937. The garden specializes – unsurprisingly – in agave and cactus, and has among its collections 139 rare, th...Read More
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Desert Botanical Gardens Reviews

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Cactus with Flowers

  • 3 out of 5 stars by omprakash24 from delhi, Virginia, India
  • May 2, 2010
Quote: I have never saw such a beautiful and huge collection of cactus and desert plants. Its very near to main city and you can get very detail information on different types of desert plant.The Desert Botanical Garden is a unique attraction in Phoenix,... Read the full Desert Botanical Gardens review
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Eye Candy for the Garden Fan

  • 5 out of 5 stars by vampirefan from Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
  • April 30, 2010
Eye Candy for the Garden Fan
Quote: I am a garden nut. I troll the pages of EBay searching out unique seeds to grow in my own garden. I pick up 2 or 3 gardening magazines at a time. This time of year I look forward to getting out and getting dirty in my gardens. No matter how... Read the full Desert Botanical Gardens review

From journal Ways to Have Fun in the Arizona Sun

Chihuly in the Garden

  • 5 out of 5 stars by nmagann from Ventura, California
  • May 22, 2009
Chihuly in the Garden
Quote: General speaking a garden of cacti would not be something I would make a point of visiting. But the Desert Botanical Garden will prompt a return. One reason is because I did not go during the blooms which I discovered from a roving volunteer occurs... Read the full Desert Botanical Gardens review

From journal Phoenix DAY & NIGHT

A must for Plant Enthusiasts

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ak1 from Auburn, Washington
  • April 6, 2009
A must for Plant Enthusiasts
Quote: This was my most anticipated outing on my vacation, not only were we going to see the Desert Botanical Gardens but we were in town the same time as the Chihuly Art Exhibit was going to be on display in the gardens. From the second we pulled into the... Read the full Desert Botanical Gardens review

From journal Our Week in the Desert Sun

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Desert Botanical Gardens

  • 5 out of 5 stars by weeblewobble46 from Marietta, Georgia
  • March 31, 2008
Desert Botanical Gardens
Quote: The desert is not quite as barren as most people imagine. In fact, go to the botanical gardens in the spring and see an array of blossoms on the otherwise prickly cactus. The softness and transparancy of the flowers are in stark contrast to the... Read the full Desert Botanical Gardens review

From journal Phoenix Flora

Local Secrets, Big Finds 2007 Pick

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Local Secrets from New York, New York
  • January 16, 2008
Quote: Papago Park's red buttes are home to the Desert Botanical Garden's world-class collection of desert plants. The outdoor exhibits arranged around the 50 acres are proof that the "semi-arid desert can be home to some of the most spectacular plant... Read the full Desert Botanical Gardens review
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Desert Botanical Garden

  • 5 out of 5 stars by SeenThat from Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
  • June 9, 2007
Desert Botanical Garden
Quote: One of the most amazing museum/parks I have even seen, the Desert Botanical Garden is within the Papago Park and not far from Phoenix and near the cities of Scottsdale and Tempe. It hosts what possibly is the world’s finest collection of desert... Read the full Desert Botanical Gardens review

From journal Arizona Dream

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Desert Botanical Gardens

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Travelingon from Milford, Massachusetts
  • August 30, 2006
Desert Botanical Gardens
Quote: The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix is a beautiful 50-acre desert garden with paved walking trails. It’s very peaceful and educational. Some walkways are in the direct sun and some are in the shade and there are plenty of benches if you’d like to... Read the full Desert Botanical Gardens review

From journal Week in Scottsdale, Arizona

Desert Botanical Gardens

  • 5 out of 5 stars by currywm from Philo, Illinois
  • March 29, 2006
Quote: Visiting the Desert Botanical Garden was the hidden gem in our quick Arizona trip. With an entire day to kill before an evening spring Training Game in Surprise, we were keen on some warm weather outdoor activity, and have always enjoyed botanical... Read the full Desert Botanical Gardens review

From journal A week in Arizona

Desert Botanical Garden

  • 5 out of 5 stars by samepenny from West, Texas
  • February 27, 2004
Desert Botanical Garden
Quote: Nothing can prepare you for the beauty of this place. Mountains alongside the gardens, wild birds, hundreds of rare and curious specimens of cactus and other plants. I could have spent an entire day there...couldn't take that much time. Easy to... Read the full Desert Botanical Gardens review

From journal Scottsdale Western Get Away