February Blooms at the Arboretum
Phoradendron californicum One of the earliest harbingers of spring in the Sonoran Desert is the blooming of the native desert…
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December Blooms at the Arboretum
December brings cooler temperatures to the gardens. The colorful leaves have left the trees, and our attention shifts to the…
November Blooms at the Arboretum
Fall Foliage is often the star of the Arboretum in Autumn, but November visitors will be delighted to find striking…
BTA Fall Foliage Forecast
Second to spring, fall is one of the busiest times here at the Arboretum as locals and tourists flock here…
Reconnect to Nature with a Phenology Wheel
While technology has helped us stay connected during a time of social distancing, the increased screen time also comes with…
Invasive Plants: a Threat to the Sonoran Desert
What is threatening the Sonoran Desert? Invasive Plants. These non-native plants grow and spread aggressively, harming local habitats. They dominate…
Eight Plants Perfect for Your Pollinator Garden
Help protect biodiversity! There are over 7 million humans in Arizona, and we all rely on insects and plants to…
May Blooms at the Arboretum
Boyce Thompson Arboretum, an Arizona oasis, sits at the base of Picketpost Mountain just 30 minutes east on Highway 60…
The Harmful Effects of Tree Carving
Let’s take a second to reflect on a time when we were enjoying nature. Where were you? Was it at…