May Walking Tour – Iris Collection
As you enter Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms you will first walk into the Lavender Garden . In early May, tufts of thick green fans will greet you along the fence borders. There are only a few
April Walking Tour – Spring in Oak Grove
One of my favorite places during spring at Denver Botanic Gardens is Oak Grove. It represents everything I love about spring: the color green, rebirth and colorful flowers, just to name a few. When I
February Walking Tour - Escape the Winter Cold
January Walking Tour – Plenty to See in the "Dead" of Winter
Denver Botanic Gardens’ horticulture staff are frequently asked "What is there to see in winter?" The answer is "Plenty"! In addition to the bountiful winter-interest of dormant plants, persistent
December Walking Tour – Winter Interest
In winter, Denver Botanic Gardens connects us to the wild in a way that no other season can. Stripped of the froth and finery of summer, it feels more rugged and spontaneous, as if some things are
November Walking Tour – Gimme Shelter
As the weather turns cold, we seek coziness, covering ourselves in layers of clothing, nestling into blankets and if we’re fortunate, taking sanctuary in heated habitations. When it comes to the
October Walking Tour – Western Shrubscapes
The American West is a shrubby place. Our region’s arid climate and ecology limits the growth of trees, leaving grasslands and shrublands to reign supreme. Our dry shrublands are alive with varying
September Walking Tour – Bill Hosokawa Bonsai Pavilion
The Bill Hosokawa Bonsai Pavilion opened on June 20, 2012. Between then and the present, we have seen the bonsai collection grow and the landscape of the Pavilion mature and, in some cases, be
August Walking Tour – Beyond Our Walls
So, you have walked, biked, bused, scootered or driven to Denver Botanic Gardens on York Street and are ready to explore all the beauty that is within our 24-acre property. Before you make a beeline
July Walking Tour – Mariposa Urban Farm
As cities become an increasingly popular place to live for many, the importance of green spaces becomes even more relevant. Gardens and urban farms provide city-dwellers with a space to connect with
Annual wildflowers for the naturalistic landscape? Yes, please!
Like many residents of the Front Range, I am converting my front yard, formerly Kentucky bluegrass, several tired junipers and a smattering of common garden weeds, into a more diverse plant community
May Walking Tour – Cool Season Vegetables
Mid-April is the time we start planting spring vegetables in Le Potager. All the vegetables have been propagated from seeds during the cold winter days in our greenhouse by our talented propagation