Desert Botanical Garden

Garden DIY: Making a Concrete Herb Pot

One trip to the Desert Botanical Garden bookstore and you'll be full of ideas for your own garden. Some are practical and others require winning the lottery or moving. Luckily, they carry Concrete Garden Projects by Malin Nilsson and Camilla Arvidsson, a book that not only serves as inspiration via ... More >>

Arcadia Edible Garden Tour Left Us Green With Envy -- and With a Few Suggestions for Improvements for Next Year

Casual gardeners, organic enthusiasts, and quite a few Mother's Day weekend duos made their way to the Arcadia Edible Garden Tour over the weekend. From 9 to 1 on Saturday visitors explored the outdoor works of 9 green neighborhood homes including Sweet Life Garden and the Farmyard.  Overall, the ... More >>

Singh Farms Farmer's Market in Scottsdale: What We Bought, What We Skipped, and What We're Still Lusting Over

The Spot: Singh Family Farmer's Market , open Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. See Also: - Arcadia Farmer's Market: What We Bought, What We Skipped and What We're Still Lusting Over - Arizona Farmer Chef Connection Conference on June 10 at Desert Botanical Garden - Six Spots to Get Fresh Local Pr ... More >>

Arizona Farmer Chef Connection Conference on June 10 at Desert Botanical Garden

Local and slow-food proponents have teamed up for a tete-a-tete on all things Arizona and farm-to-table. Local First Arizona, along with Edible Phoenix, Slow Food Phoenix, Good Food Finder, and the Desert Botanical Garden, will host the Arizona Farmer Chef Connection on Monday, June 10. See also: ... More >>

Laura S. Strickland, What Are You Listening To?

Laura S. Strickland Strickland is the Principal Flutist for the Arizona Pro Arte Ensemble and a soloist in the upcoming concert, The Winds; Woodwind Masterworks, on Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26. For more info, go here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, wh ... More >>

Desert Botanical Garden to Open AZ-inspired Gertrude's Restaurant in January

It may be an old-fashioned name, but at the Desert Botanical Garden, founded by visionary environmentalist Gertrude Divine Webster in 1939, "Gertrude" has a decidedly modern ring to it. In fact, a brand new restaurant, named in her honor, is slated to open adjacent to the plant shop on the garden's ... More >>

Night Lights

It's Not Too Late! A Guide to Planting a Late Fall Vegetable Garden in Phoenix

It's that time of year -- vegetables are being harvested in local gardens and it serves as an inspiration to many. Thinking about the joy of growing dinner in your own garden? Think it's too late? Have a fear of failure? Don't worry, your November veggie garden guide is here. See also: - Growhouse ... More >>

Five Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend

Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out what's on our plate. See also: - Join Amy Binkley, Tracey Dempsey, and More Top Female Chefs at Getting Our Just Desserts - Food, Beer & Wine Samples at the 8th Annual Certified Local Fall Festival Chiles & ... More >>

Three Spots in Metro Phoenix to Eat, Drink and Celebrate Dias de los Muertos

The Halloween season may be drawing to a close on Wednesday, but there's still one excuse to leave those decorative skeletons out on display. Dia de Los Muertos, the traditional Mexican holiday honoring the dead, happens once Halloween comes to a close. To help you celebrate this weekend, here are o ... More >>

18 Fall Food Festivals in Metro Phoenix

It's safe. You can come out now. It's September. And while temperatures may still hover uncomfortably for a bit, we feel fall in the air -- and that means outdoor festivals with lots to eat and drink. So get out your calendar (or your smart phone) and jot down the dates for these must-do events. And ... More >>

Here's a Sneak Peek at Payton Curry's Menu for Brat Haus

With a "coming soon" announcement first reported in January, Brat Haus, an artisan sausage and craft beer concept from restaurateur Dave Andrea (formerly with Old Town Tortilla Factory, Wild Noodles, and Fat Slim's BBQ), has been keeping diners' curiosities fed with several events and social media u ... More >>

The Desert Botanical Garden Gets a New Restaurant and Chef Payton Curry

​paytoncurry.comChef Payton Curry​Like a present inside of a present, the Valley's getting two amazing announcements for the holidays this year. The Republic reports the Desert Botanical Garden is opening a full-fledged restaurant with a focus on local fare and the chef leading the cuis ... More >>

Chocolate Dessert Recipe Contest at the Hyatt Offers Winner a Spot on Compass Grill's Menu

weheartit.com ​We know you're digging up those recipes for prime baking season: the holidays. While you're trying to decide between Aunt Bessie's fruitcake and Grandma's Christmas pudding (side note: never go with fruitcake), think about some friendly yuletide competition offered at the Hya ... More >>

Garden Party

Walk This Way

DBG's Dia de los Meurtos and Halloween Jello Worms in Today's Eater's Digest

macheesmo.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Day of the Dead The traditional Dia de los Meurtos celebration isn't until the the first of November but the Desert Botanical Garden just couldn't wait 'till then. Join the Garden tomorrow ... More >>

Oct. 20 In Blogs: Russell Pearce, Desert Botanical Garden, Weezer, Petite Maison, and John McCain

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

All Dried Up At DBG, Crayfish Party, and Fried Egg Cake in Today's Eater's Digest

www.mowielicious.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?"Dry It, You'll Like It"Dust off the Ronco and put it to work.Tomorrow night, learn everything you need to know about everybody's favorite subject, food dehydration, at the Desert Bot ... More >>

Local Music Heats Up Desert Botanical Garden

Susan Jordan AndersonThe Love Me Nots​This spring, nature meets music and booze as the Desert Botanical Garden once again hosts Spiked! Thursday's. The eclectic event features a different band and featured cocktail every week, making for rare opportunities to rock out in a beautiful desert landsca ... More >>

December 18 In Blogs: Department of Justice, Desert Botanical Gardens, Joe Strummer, and Salted Caramel

​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: DOJ Committed to Investigation of Joe Arpaio, According to Spokesman Joe Arpaio Henchman ... More >>

Black Thumbs Up

Please, DBG, stop us from killing again

This Week In Chow Bella

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let's have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Brew Review: Biergarten at Desert Botanical Gardens New Restaurant Round-up ... More >>

Royal Engagement

The monarchs return to DBG

Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden Visitors Disrupted by Road Construction

  Visitors to the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden should plan to find the best detours around road construction on Galvin Parkway that's expected to last through September. The city of Phoenix is building a roundabout intersection near the Garden. A city of Phoenix wor ... More >>

Summer Guide: Checking Out the Library

The Secret Garden

Last Minute Monday: Walking on Dry Land: Mayme Kratz at the Desert Botanical Garden

Something New Under the Sun

Elegant DBG construct offers shelter from the firestorm

Over the Weekend

All the gigs, parties and events you may have missed last weekend

She Devil

Help Getting Smashed

Resources for the urban mosaicker

Slam Bang

Video artists of resistance

Fat Cats

Athletes burn flubber

First Timers

Clock Arizona's inaugural Ironman competition in Tempe

Tune In Tokyo

Wa-cha! to Ra on Tuesdays

En Moog

Film sets synth record straight

Hang the DJ!

'Cuz there's Panic! on the streets of Scottsdale

Y-M-C-Art

Teen Center gets into First Friday

Hung Fury

Fiorito paints "The Art of Propaganda"

In the Market

Native artists set up shop

Wear Abouts

Clothes call at the Art Museum

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Oz Fest

Wizard conditions blow into Broadway Palm West

Reinventing the Neil

Good times never seemed so good

Power Plant

Agave fest makes margarita magic

Meow Mix

Gourmet gossips gather 'round The Table

Sistah Act

Out of the nightclubs, into the garden

Kid Pics for the week

Kid Pics for the week