Parking is limited and fills quickly. Consider the following alternative modes of transportation:
Lyft: Save 10% with code: DBG
Carpool: Bring a friend and celebrate your green thumb in more ways than one.
Valley Metro: Route 56 drops off and picks up Metro riders steps away.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
All major credit cards are accepted. No cash transactions.
There is one restroom located in the Plant Sale. Map on Page 3.
Visitors must be a Member to attend Member-Only Day.
Roll on in with your own hand cart! Sure, we’ve got shopping carts, we can’t promise they’ll be around when you need them!
Questions? Look for anyone with a Garden nametag.
Plant Loading Area: Staff help load purchases in row 7 of the parking lot. We also provide a designated area for larger plant pickups located next to the holding area (refer to the Saguaro icon on the map).
Plant Delivery is available. See Page 4 for details.
PLEASE NOTE:
No pets allowed. Only service dogs or miniature horses.
PLANT HIGHLIGHTS
With the Garden Signature plant line, you have one-of-a-kind access to the Garden’s plant collections for your yard. Choose from a curated selection of succulents grown by Plant Sale Director Kenny Zelov. All Garden Signature plants are grown from Garden seeds and cuttings. Look for orange pot labels.
Talk with milkweed experts to create the perfect pollinator garden.
ALOE WONDERLAND
Select from an expanded variety of aloes that will make you smile with delight. Garden Horticulture Staff will answer questions and assist with your selections.
If you’re interested in learning more about caring for aloe plants, be sure to explore our Desert Gardening Guide on Aloes.
BARGAIN HUNTERS
Find plants that need some extra care and attention.
Find plants that have been specifically selected and grown in the Garden’s nursery exclusively for Plant Sale. They have been individually selected because of their uniqueness, rarity or lack of availability in the trade. Look for the green pot labels.
2025 Event Map
Cactus & Bareroot
Pottery Tent
Agaves & More
Fruit Trees
Bargain Hunters
Herbs & Veggies
Aloe World
Specialty Succulents
Shrubs and Perennials
Trees
Butterfly Plants
Rest and Relax Area
Great Milkweed
Grow Out
Plant Loading Area
Restrooms
Large plant pickup and holding area
Check Out
Entry Line
Exit/Checkout
Three Essential Tips to Ensure Your Plants Transition Successfully from Pots to Your Landscape.
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Not all desert plants thrive under the same conditions. Consider the environmental factors of your yard. For guidance, take a look at this helpful Clever Garden video.
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Understand the proper planting methods for moving your plants from nursery pots to the ground. The How To Plant video will provide you with a helpful starting point.
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Providing proper aftercare is essential once your plants are in the ground. To ensure their success, check out the How To Water video for guidance.
YOUR GARDEN’S MVPS
The Horticulture team and Plant Sale Director, Kenny Zelov have teamed-up to offer you ideas and tips on how to create shading strategies to protect your plants from the hot summers. Use the buttons to explore the virtual guidebooks that provide plant lists and care tips to keep your plants thriving all year long.
Creating a Canopy
Explore the world of desert trees and shrubs through a carefully crafted guide that highlights the finest options for creating shaded canopies for your succulents and other small plants. You’ll also find valuable tips to help keep them thriving during the long, hot summer months.
Learn More
Agaves and Aloes
Agaves and aloes play a crucial role in crafting breathtaking landscapes. Discover inspiring options for the finest aloes and agaves to incorporate into your garden, along with essential care tips to ensure their vitality.
Learn More
TENTACLE ARTS
Handcrafted pots for happy plants!
Discover the handmade ceramic pottery of artist Diana Moulds. Her thoughtfully designed pieces are perfect for cacti and succulents and include charming hanging pots.
COLIBRI CERAMICS
Artist Kurt Hofer draws inspiration from his Indigenous ancestry in the Southwest, creating pottery that reflects a deep and natural connection to clay. His creations are rustic, fluid, and organic, transforming botanical elements into striking sculptural forms.
SOIL MIXES FOR POTTED PLANTS
Potting Mixes available for purchase
Cactus Mix | Pumice | Seeding and Potting Mix | Raised Garden Bed Soil Mix
Learn at Desert Botanical Garden
GARDENING & LANDSCAPE CLASSES
Ready to get your hands dirty? Whether you’re a budding gardener or ready to grow, master gardening with Garden staff and local experts who have a heart for plants and the Sonoran Desert.
Garden Essential Classes
Orchid Exhibit Walk and Q&A | Desert Valley Orchid Society
March 21; April 11, 25
Orchid 101: Potting and Intro to Orchid Care | Desert Valley Orchid Society
March 28; April 18; May 2
Basics of Seed Saving |
Melissa Kruse-Peeples
March 21; April 11, 25
Southwest Landscape Design |
Marie White
April 3
Garden Signature Classes
It’s a Family Thing: Vegetable Plant Families and Why it Matters | Emily Heller
May 15
Summer Gardening in the Phoenix Area | Melissa KrusePeeples
May 17
Hotter and Drier: Exploring a New Mindset for Gardening in the Low Desert | Emily Heller
May 20
Ready to take your skills to the next level, enroll in these Garden staff led-classes:
Milkweed Propagation |
Natalie Melkonoff
March 25
Botany for Beginners: Desert Plant
Adaptations | Crista Abel
April 10
Summer Survival | Angelica Elliott
May 6
Your Ultimate Desert Gardening & Landscape Opportunity!
JOIN DESERT LANDSCAPE SCHOOL!
Dig in and become and expert! From season pros to new enthusiast, we have something for everyone. Learn in-person or at your own pace online. Our expertly crafted curriculum is a blend of innovative techniques and practical knowledge.
IN-PERSON COURS ES
Planting and Maintenance l Tracy
Rhodes, Ray Leimkuehler, Tina Wilson
April 8 – June 10.
Members: $240 l General Public: $300 This hands-on program covers the best practices on planting, pruning and landscape care.
Master Class: Cactus |
Noemi Hernandez
April 19
$55
Discover how to choose cactus that thrive in high temperatures and produce seasonal blooms along with captivating shapes. Learn about optimal placements, essential care tips, and common pest challenges.
Start anytime! Begin your learning journey with Desert Landscape School online courses. Gain practical solutions for desert care, including pruning, watering, pest management and selecting plants for desert gardens.
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY AND JOIN THE FUN!
Members receive early access to a year’s worth of desert wonder, blooms and perks. Member only deals include exclusive membersevents, discounts for tickets, classes and shopping and reciprocal access to more that 300+ gardens across the U.S.
Plant Sale Refund Policy
All products purchased at the Spring Plant Sale leave with a Garden stamp of approval and are nonrefundable. JOIN TODAY AND
