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 aloes, be sure to explore our Desert Gardening Guide.
BARGAIN HUNTERS AND POTS
Find plants that need some extra care and attention. Also take a look at a selection of discounted plant pots.
Find plants that have been specifically selected and grown in the Garden’s nursery exclusively for the Plant Sale. They have been individually selected because of their uniqueness, rarity or lack of availability. Look for the green pot labels.
2026 Event Map
Cactus & Bareroot
Pottery Tent
Caudiciforms (Pot-Bellied Plants)
Agaves & More
Fruit Trees
Herbs & Veggies
Bargain Hunters & Pots
Fouquieria & Bursera
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
Checkout
Entry Line
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.
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, along with Plant Sale Director Kenny Zelov, has collaborated to present two insightful Garden guides. The first guide offers ideas and tips on incorporating color into your landscape with desert plants. The second guide is tailored for plant enthusiasts seeking a unique aesthetic through caudiciforms (pot-bellied plants).
Color Your Garden
Color possesses the incredible ability to bring joy to your garden and can carry deep personal meaning. Whether you are drawn to vibrant shades like bold reds and sunny yellows or aim to cultivate a tranquil ambiance with gentler tones, there are several helpful tips to keep in mind when selecting a color scheme. Let’s unleash your creativity and craft a color palette that will enhance the beauty of your garden!
Caudiciforms (Pot-Bellied Plants)
Pot-bellied plants are defined by their distinctive, one-of-a-kind forms—no two are alike. Their unique growth patterns inspire surprise and admiration as they mature, adding character to any garden. Even with limited space, this guide offers tips for growing in pots or training as bonsai.
Be sure to visit the Pot-Bellied Plant section (refer to the map for location).
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 ornamental fences so they can thrive. Plant cages will be available for purchase!
POT-BELLIED PLANTS
Explore our captivating collection of pot-bellied plants on display and available for purchase. These plants feature distinctive growth patterns that bring an element of surprise and admiration as they flourish, offering unmatched uniqueness to any garden.
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.
Gardening to Attract Beneficial Insects
March 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Simple gardening practices attract helpful bugs that can keep pest populations in check. Learn how to entice and retain these marvelous creatures as an essential component of a healthy, balanced garden environment.
All About Milkweed: Pollinators, Propagation and Planting
March 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn the nuances of milkweed propagation and about the Garden’s efforts to support butterfly and pollinator populations. Take a behindthe-scenes tour of our onsite pollinator research and propagation areas, and plant and take home a native milkweed
Landscape Design for Small Spaces
March 25, 5:30-8 p.m.
Transform small outdoor spaces with innovative landscape design. Discover strategies, plant choices and local examples that help you get the most from courtyards, side yards, entryways and atriums. Bring a photo or sketch for on-the-spot ideas.
Building Great Garden Soil
April 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learn how to create a new garden bed, improve existing soil and navigate the many soil amendments and fertilizers available. We’ll cover natural, organic methods for building fertile soil from composting to vermiculture.
Create a Pollinator Sanctuary
May 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Discover the vital pollinators of our region and the essential gardening practices, plant selections and environmental conditions that help support them. Learn how to create your own pollinator-friendly sanctuary and earn certification for your habitat through the Maricopa Pollinator Pathway.
GARDENING GUIDES
Explore the newest Desert Gardening Guides, featuring tips about caring for Saguaros, Boojums, Agaves and a variety of other fascinating plants!
Explore Guides
Saguaro Gardening Guide
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
Garden Entry Sign, 1970s
Plant Sale, 1976
Plant Sale, 1976
This year marks a remarkable milestone, the 50th anniversary of Desert Botanical Garden biannual Plant Sale. Since its humble beginnings in 1976 with just 4,600 plants, the event has blossomed into a beloved community tradition featuring more than 30,000 plants and supporting the Garden’s mission of conservation, education and research.
Plant Sale, 2019
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Plant Sale Refund Policy
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