Relax, Rekindle and Rock’n Roll in Arizona
... we had very high expectations for our trip. Heather and her wonderful city, Phoenix, did not disappoint.
On our itinerary was a trip to the desert botanical garden (map). The Garden offers over 50,000 arid-land plants from deserts of the world. We anticipated spending about an hour here, because after all, if you see one cactus you have seen them all, right? Wrong!
Divided into five themed trails or areas such as desert living, desert wildflowers, and conservation, we found the gardens...
February 8th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Arizona Biltmore, desert botanical garden, Mill Avenue District, Papago Park, Rock 'n Roll Arizona, Sedona, Sonoran Desert, top-feature
Chiles & Chocolate
The desert botanical garden (map), nestled between Papago Park and the Phoenix Zoo hosts a world renowned collection of desert plants.
Visiting the garden is a relaxing, yet informative experience that allows you to connect with the desert. It’s like taking a breath of fresh air amid the hustle and bustle of surrounding Phoenix.
An annual event, Chiles & Chocolate is a culinary festival that features flavors, both spicy and sweet and a chance to taste gourmet chocolates, spicy salsas all...
November 6th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: desert botanical garden, featuredarticle, Papago Park, Phoenix, Phoenix Zoo, Tempe
Music in the Garden
Make a date and spice up your Friday evenings at the desert botanical garden this fall in Phoenix with live music in their garden.
With cooler weather on its way, starting October 2 and through November 6 surround yourself with desert beauty and enjoy local musicians and a chef-attended food station featuring weekly specials for an additional charge. The Patio Café also offers a daily café menu. A cash bar and wine flights are also available.
The music ranges from Chicago Blues, Latin Jazz...
September 27th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Blues, concert, desert botanical garden, food and wine, gardens, jazz, live music, Phoenix, rock
The Desert by Flashlight
... evenings allow you to stay outside longer. All good news if you’re interested in exploring the outdoors. The Garden Flashlight Tours at the desert botanical garden offer an intriguing way to do just that.
Described as a sensory adventure where you will see, hear and feel the desert night with its nighthawks, snakes, insects and night-blooming flowers, the Flashlight tours are recommended for families and children of all ages.
The desert botanical garden, located in Papago Park, showcases...
August 11th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, desert botanical garden, Desert tours, Events, Family Friendly, Great Walks, Tours
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