Garden welcomes visitors to forest

The Berlin Agave Yucca Forest opened at the Desert Botanical Garden Nov. 21, 2009.

 

On Nov. 21, the Desert Botanical Garden opened its Berlin Agave Yucca Forest to the public.  Located at the east end of the Desert Discovery Loop Trail next to the Butterfly Pavilion, this unique forest showcases agave and yucca plants and teaches visitors about them through story boards located along the bridge leading into the forest.

Apache master sculptor’s works displayed at garden

"Spirit of the Wind," a 1992 bronze by Allan Houser, resides in the Ottosen Entry Garden.

Through May 30, 2010, visitors to the Desert Botanical Garden not only experience rare plants but also receive an added bonus in the exhibit Allan Houser: Tradition to Abstraction of Apache master sculptor Allan Houser’s bronze creations. 

Along every path in the garden, these contemporary sculptures nestle within the rare plants and serve as artful displays to highlight backdrops like the huge cardon cactus and vibrant Barnes Butte.