Had a day off from work and decided to visit this hidden gem. It's a small, intimate botanical…read moregarden that is absolutely beautiful. My only negative is that I wish there were more areas to sit down and take in the scenery.. I was happy to discover a shaded area with a table and some chairs near a chicken coop where I was able to enjoy Mother Nature. There also are stations to get food to feed the animals like the chicken, duck and fish. Also, when you enter the botanical garden, they give you a wristband that allows you to leave and re-enter for the day which is great especially because there are a couple of fun places with activities and restaurants right in the same area as the garden!!

Beautiful, relaxing, and peaceful. After the garden, we went to eat at the BBQ restaurant and it…read morewas DELICIOUS! Loved it!

It's blooming now! I was just at the rose gardens on Monday for a photoshoot, and every single bush…read morewas healthy and happy with blooms all over! My client was so happy with the amount of roses. MCC rose garden never disappoints. Come soon before the blooms are gone!

A rose is a rose is a rose.... and really is a rose at the rose garden at MCC! The garden is lovely…read moreand very well maintained. There were several varieties of roses that were blooming when we walked around here, and the grounds are very peaceful and pleasant. I know someone who is a volunteer here and she always speaks proudly and fondly of her efforts to make this garden a wonderful place to stop and smell the roses. You can tell everyone that takes care of this garden really cares for the rose bushes here. Details: - Nearly 9000 rose bushes here! - Largest public rose garden in the desert Southwest - Roses are maintained by volunteers - Tours available

Free little library, rentable plots for gardening, gorgeous flower beds, & one of the best…read morerestaurants in Mesa: Republica Empanada! Beautiful and well maintained in our little urban oasis in Mesa, Az.

Video of the peaceful Mesa Urban Garden with water sounds, birds singing, colorful flowers and…read morebutterflies. Learn to grow today.

It is a wonderful place. We had a nice walk and my dog loved it too. The ponds are lovely. I'm sure…read morewe will be back.

The only question I have is... Why did we wait so long to come? There was 8 of us in our group and…read morewe loved being there. We all felt so calm and peaceful. Such a beautiful park with a lot of things to do. One of our favorite things was looking through the telescope to see Venus. There was a long line but it does move fairly well and is worth the wait. Thank you!

Love the desert botanical gardens. Great walkways. Very interesting Chihuly glass sculptures…read more Butterfly garden was beautiful. Love all the information on cacti. Lots of parking & you get an information map when you enter.

A perfect way to stroll, zone out and enter a magical mountain of boulders, flowers, trees critters…read moreand birds. No facilities, so bring water, snack, sunscreen, hat, binoculars, camera and maybe a walking stick.

I love all the high quality local goods. My sister was in town and we enjoyed going to their local…read morestore and buying cool products and local produce. It was definitely a feel good vibe.

Spend a day here, we did Sunday from noon to 4. They have breakfast at The Coffee Shop, lunch at…read moreJoe's Farm Grill, and dinner with wine at Garage-East. There is a farm with a chicken coop, even seating if you want to eat there. There is a Farm Store with produce grown from this farm. There is Barnone which has a bar, pizzeria, ice cream shop, vegan lunch spot, salon, and more. On 2nd Wednesdays are Farmer's Market Nights called "Agritopia Farm Night", which is a big event here, from 5-8 (Sept to May, no Jan). Parking is everywhere. In front of The Coffee Shop, behind The Coffee Shop, next to The Farm Store, Garage East, and near Joe's Farm Grill. On a Sunday in September, there was parking and we were walk-ins everywhere. It was nice to find both, a seat and a place to park. Only a walk a way in Epicenter is Buck & Rider, UnderTow, Bunky Boutique, and Peixoto. Warm in September, wear a hat and stay hydrated.

The Desert Botanical Garden is always a great place to go for a walk and experience the beauty of…read morethe desert. Every visit feels a little different depending on the season, and it's amazing to see all the different desert plants, wildlife, art installations, and water features throughout the garden. My wife especially loves coming here for gardening inspiration because this is one of the best places to see what actually thrives in a desert environment. One of the things that keeps us coming back is how often they rotate exhibits and events throughout the year. If you live nearby, a membership is absolutely worth it because just a few visits will pay for itself. Earlier this spring we visited during the FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse installation, which used 3D scanning technology to document desert life. The huge digital displays scattered throughout the garden added such a unique modern contrast to the natural scenery. They're currently hosting the Garden: After Dark exhibit with light installations integrated into the trails and cactus gardens. We visited during the daytime so we haven't experienced it firsthand yet, but it already looks incredible. Another highlight is the permanent Dale Chihuly glass exhibit near the entrance. If you're a fan of glass art or Chihuly's work, you'll definitely want to spend time checking it out. A few tips: definitely bring water, especially if you're visiting during the day. Thankfully there are several refill stations throughout the trails and plenty of shaded seating areas to rest. There's also Gertrude's near the main entrance along with a café deeper in the garden for snacks and lighter fare. The gift shop is also worth browsing before you leave. One of my favorite parts of every visit is the wildlife. On this trip alone we saw prairie dogs, quail, woodpeckers, doves, hummingbirds, and even a roadrunner. It's such a peaceful and beautifully maintained place that never gets old no matter how many times you visit.

The garden is always such a nice place to experience nature, get inspired for gardening and outdoor…read moredesign, and get a little walk in. They do such a nice job with all of it! They also hold events all through the year. I definitely recommend a membership if you're close-ish. I come often and it's definitely worth it and supports a great organization. If you see volunteers at any of the tables throughout the garden, take a moment to stop! They have interesting information and its fun to learn new things from them. The short guided tour is also worth doing.

We decided to have our wedding at the Teapot. Jonathan took so much stress off of us and we were…read morereally able to just enjoy the wedding. This was the perfect intimate venue and the night was absolutely amazing. Jonathan was extremely helpful suggesting a timeline for us and making sure the event ran smoothly. The Teapot also has optional decoration packages and staff that help with the event. I could not recommend this space enough - it was everything we dreamed.

I hosted a graduation party for myself and my daughter at the Teapot, the experience was top tier!…read moreThe staff was phenomenal and extremely helpful and went over and above to ensure a great night- I would recommend this charming spot a million times over! If I could, I'd give it a hundred stars!!

Let's start with, WOW!!!! Montoya's team is punctual, professional, and SO FAST!…read more I sent a text in the evening and got an immediate response. They were ready to come to quote us the next morning, we had to push off 1 day but that didn't cause any problems. They came and cleared out everything we needed in no time! They cleaned up after themselves and made sure the patio was as clear as possible before they left. 10/10 Would absolutely call them again!

Did a great job on my bushes and took out all my weeds and raked the DG in my front yard. Quick,…read moreefficient, and looks great. Thank you

I needed to have the olive tree in our backyard laced, and also have an agave removed from our…read morefront yard, several shrubs replaced, and an irrigation line repaired. Jaymus from Pristine Green coordinated the entire job, getting us a fair price quote, and completing all of the work on time in a very efficient manner. He also saw water in our gutter from a neighbor's leaking sprinkler, and knocked on their door, offered to fix the sprinkler for a fair price, and the homeowner approved the quote and he fixed the leak immeditately. I would definitely hire them again!

Amazing quality and service. They were quick and punctual. Pristine Green did a great cleanup, job…read moreand both front and backyards. Feels brand new outside again.