Our Story
Desert Bloom Plant Nursery was founded in 2020 by Maria Garcia, a third-generation Tucson native with a lifelong passion for Sonoran Desert plants. After years of working in conventional nurseries, Maria saw the need for a dedicated source of truly climate-appropriate plants for Arizona’s challenging growing conditions.
Our Mission
- Promoting sustainable, water-conserving landscape practices
- Preserving native plant heritage and supporting biodiversity
- Educating our community about successful desert gardening
- Providing top-quality plants selected for local conditions
- Helping customers create beautiful, resilient desert landscapes
Meet Our Team
Our staff includes certified horticulturists, landscape designers, and lifelong plant enthusiasts who bring decades of combined experience to Desert Bloom. We're united by a passion for desert plants and a commitment to helping our customers succeed in creating sustainable, beautiful gardens.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
- Organic growing methods without synthetic pesticides
- Efficient irrigation systems and solar-powered facilities
- Biodegradable pots, compostable packaging, and local sourcing
- Plastic pot recycling and soil reuse programs
We believe that great gardens don’t have to come at the expense of the environment. Our goal is to show our customers how beautiful, low-water landscapes can thrive in harmony with our unique desert ecosystem.