This past weekend, I had the opportunity to visit the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. Since it's opening in 1939, it is the only garden in the world whose mission is to focus solely on desert plants and has one of the most diverse collections of succulent plants.

Situated on 145 acres, the Desert Botanical Garden features more than 50,000 plants on display plus special exhibits such as the Spring Butterfly Exhibit.

Visiting in April was a wise decision as temperatures were conducive to walking around the grounds. We took a short guided tour and then proceeded on our own.

The variety of colors of blooms was incredible. I just kept taking photos, because each cactus flower seemed more colorful than the previous one.

So many shades of pinks, oranges and yellows.....

Each cactus plant was so unique.....

My favorite part of the gardens was the Herb Garden .... wonderful aromas weloming you to sit, relax and take it all in. There was wonderful shade which provided a respite from the bright sun....truly a magical place.

 

Another highlight of our visit was the Spring Butterfly Exhibit which I will address seperately....I would like to encourage all of you to make a point to visit these incredible gardens if you are in the Phoenix area. Every season offers incredible sights.

 
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6 Comments on Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix focuses only on desert plants!

APR
28
2010
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Great photos of these desert plants.  Thanks for sharing.  Charlie Gantz, Greenwood,IN; J.D., M.B.A.; Owner/Principal Broker, Atlas Property Group, LLC
9:07pm • #1
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Emelyn, Love the cactus too.  They are so unusual and vibrant.  Thanks for the photo trip!
9:22pm • #2
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Charles - I took so many photos of lots of different cactus plants...how do you choose?  It was a lovely day to meander around these succulent plants.

Susan - Thank you for your nice comments...this time of year, the plants are so colorful!
9:35pm • #3
MAY
04
2010
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Emelyn, looks like a wonderful place to visit and relax.  Cactus are such interesting plants, so harsh with their thorns, yet offer up such beauty in their flowers. 

 I have a cactus that survives freezing weather and then blooms in the spring.  I did not know they could do that here near Philadelphia until a few years ago. They shrivel up in the cold months, look really dead and then come back with the increased sun! Amazing!

Gloria
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Hi Emelyn,

This past weekend I was out our Cactus gardens and the blooms were stunning. You really captured some great shots. I was standing under some sort of a cactus tree that looked like hundred tentacles. Not sure what it was but it was huge. Nice presentation.
1:23am • #5
MAY
06
2010
138,164 Points 3 Featured Posts

Gloria - Cactus have to be real survivors....when you think of the conditions in which they exist!  I have also discovered them in some of the most unusual places and climates!

Hi William - send me a photo, maybe I can identify the cactus tree!  Thanks for your comments.
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