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| - This place makes me want to wear a sunhat and walk around in khakis explaining the life cycle of a cactus (ok nothing makes me want to walk around in khakis, but it helps with emphasis). The layout is beautiful, the volunteers are friendly, and the setting is perfect to showcase desert beauty. Coming from the Midwest 2 years ago, I didn't realize how lovely succulents are.
Kermit wasn't lying, it ain't easy being green - especially in this hot box, we're more browns and grays. Yet the garden sets it up very well and makes the desert interesting with programs, events and ongoing education. I love how this place mixes nature and social life by hosting all types of events: music, Yelp parties, luminaries, etc.
This is a great place to go when you have visitors or when you don't have much on your agenda and want to avoid going stir-crazy. I'll admit I may have impulsively bought a discounted DBG membership on Groupon more for the IDEA of going here often, but it's worth it even for the few times you make it out in a year.
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