As Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden, BTA is the perfect place to connect with nature for the whole family!
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A quiet moment with the sun. Let the gentle sway of the sunflower remind you to slow down and soak it all in.
Yes, plants can get sunburned, too!
Why are these desert plants behind bars? It`s not what you think.
These sunflowers know how to find the light. Watch them sway and shine. Proof that even in the heat, beauty blooms.
This fascinating hemiparasitic plant plays a surprising role in the desert ecosystem.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We’ll reopen Saturday, July 5th from 6 AM to 12 PM. Wishing you a safe holiday!
Why are bees obsessed with this tree? It’s all about the blooms.
Agaves save all their energy for one epic bloom. Because for them, it’s now or never.