The Desert Botanical Garden is an outdoor museum dedicated to the preservation and education surrounding Arizona’s native plants. The Desert Botanical Garden has seasonal hours. From October until April the hours are 8 in the morning until 8 at night. In May through September the garden opens at 7 a.m.

Houses that are located in gated communities can be expensive, but townhouses and condominium complexes offer an affordable gated option. Many are in the median price range. They offer a sense of security, recreational amenities, and an affordable alternative to buying in a more costly gated neighborhood.