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 Garden member to attend Members-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 & Perennials
Trees
Butterfly Plants
Rest & Relax Area
Great Milkweed
Grow Out
Plant Loading Area
Restrooms
Large Plant Pickup And Holding Area
Check Out
Entry Line
Exit/Checkout
Three Key Tips for a Successful Transition of Your Plants from Pots to Your Landscape
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.
Learn the correct methods for planting your plants from nursery pots into the ground. The How To Plant video will serve as a valuable starting point for you.
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 create shading strategies and using native plants.
Climate-Resilient Garden
Establish a climate-resilient garden by forming a canopy with trees and shrubs, which will shield your understory plants from the sweltering summer heat. This carefully designed guide showcases the best choices for creating shade, suitable for both large and small gardens. Additionally, it includes expert tips to ensure your plants thrive throughout the summer months.
Native Plant Garden
Native plants are vital for creating gardens that require minimal water, upkeep and perfect for pollinators. Explore captivating choices for the best native plants to enrich your garden.
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XANANDA ARTS
Handcrafted pots for happy plants!
With more than 30 years of expertise in crafting ceramic art, Xananda Arts focuses on high-fired gas reduction stoneware and porcelain. Their creations draw inspiration from the fusion of natural textures and colors, beautifully enhancing the enjoyable pastime of plant collecting.
PROTECT YOUR PLANTS
Protect your plants from critters while they grow. Critters love to nibble desert plants, we protect them with these little fences so they can thrive. Plant cages will be available for purchase!
COLE JAMES CERAMICS
Artist Cole James finds inspiration in observing the fragile interplay between order and chaos, particularly as a mountain gradually erodes. He aims to categorize and distill these natural transformations, ultimately showcasing them through his pottery.
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.
Growing a Skincare Garden
Oct. 22, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Many herbs and flowers can be used to make skincare products such as salves, bath teas, lotions and soaps.
Indoor Oasis:
The Joy of Houseplants
Nov. 6, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Discover how to cultivate the best houseplants for your indoor garden.
Desert Terrariums Workshop
Nov. 9, 1–3 p.m.
Create a stunning, sculptural desert terrarium to enjoy for years. In this hands-on workshop, design a unique succulent display using a variety of plants and materials provided.
Maricopa Pollinator Pathway: How to Attract and Support Pollinators
Nov. 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Learn about regional pollinators, along with the gardening practices, plantings and physical conditions to support pollinators.
Pruning Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines
Nov. 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
This class will answer the questions: When do I prune my trees? What do I prune, how do I prune and importantly, why do I prune?
Southwest Landscape Design
Nov. 19, 5:30–8 p.m.
Learn how to create a naturalistic style Southwestern landscape using succulents, desert and desertadapted plants and trees.
Rainwater Harvesting
Nov. 25, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Learn about the work of water harvesters from around the globe and the eight water harvesting principles to help guide you on your water harvesting journey.
Explore the newest Desert Gardening Guides, featuring tips about caring for Saguaros, Boojums, Agaves and a variety of other fascinating plants!
Saguaro Gardening Guide
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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 Fall Plant Sale leave with a Garden stamp of approval and are nonrefundable. JOIN TODAY AND
