April Walking Tour – Architectural Plants
Architectural plants provide a visual structure and framework as well as a year-round presence in the garden. Plants don’t have to be woody to lend structure to the garden; perennials, grasses
March Walking Tour – Woodland Mosaic
Believe it or not, March is here, and spring is upon us. And come spring, the most exciting place in Colorado to be is Denver Botanic Gardens! As the days grow longer again and the weather warms
February Walking Tour – Identification of Woody Plants in Wintertime
When I was in school, one of the fun things I learned was how to identify trees and shrubs in the wintertime without seeing blossoms and foliage. Since the deciduous woody plants dropped their leaves
January Walking Tour – Cactus and Succulent House Renovation
Greetings friends of the Gardens, I hope this article finds you well. I would like to formally invite you all to come experience the newly renovated Cactus and Succulent House located in the Rock
December Walking Tour – Winter Displays
Scattered about the Gardens are winter displays that celebrate our passion for plants. Many are in homage to summer beds; others showcase the changing textures and colors of fall. All speak to our
November Walking Tour – Solitude on a Snowy Day
Years ago, the Chihuly exhibition brought us crowds and ever since visitation has increased. Summer days at Denver Botanic Gardens are especially busy! Our sidewalks are full of wide-eyed children
September Walking Tour – Noticing the Succulents of the Steppe Garden
Succulents are incredible creatures. Their fleshy, spheroidal, animalistic forms reach to us. They are hairy, waxy, spiny, thick, weird and familiar. The same adaptations that make them champion
August Walking Tour – Water Gardens
The heat of summer is finally here and with it comes the peak time to enjoy our extensive collection of aquatic plants. You will find diverse water gardens throughout our 24-acre York Street location
July Walking Tour – Chasing the Shade
The heat of June could be eclipsed by even more oven-like temperatures in July. But the Gardens will still beckon your visit. This month’s tour will help you find the coolest spots to hang out while
June Walking Tour – Blooming Cacti and Succulents
As spring transitions to summer, there is something in bloom just about everywhere at the Gardens. Amid this floral abundance, it can be easy to miss the brief flowering displays of cacti and
May Walking Tour – Five Shrubs from Colorado’s Western Slope
Colorado is home to an array of shrubs. At lower elevations rabbitbrush with sunny yellow flowers brightens the landscape, while Artemisia , with its silvery and gray shades, subdues. In the foothills
April Walking Tour – Shady Lane
It is a beautiful spring morning and you have just arrived at Denver Botanic Gardens for a relaxing stroll. The birds are singing, and the spring bulbs are blooming. The trees and shrubs are budding