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With great sadness, we announce the passing of Denver Botanic Gardens’ CEO, Brian Vogt. Brian, CEO of the Gardens since 2007, was an exceptional leader, mentor and friend. The Gardens would not be the

Minor bulbs create some of the first horticultural spectacles of the year in temperate climates. Less familiar to many gardeners than their larger relatives such as tulips, daffodils and hyacinths

Pops of purple, bursts of buttery yellow, flashes of fuchsia—orchids are bright, charismatic and just a little strange. These botanical wonders are as diverse as they are dazzling, and their vibrant

Explore Language Without Words: Works by Ash Eliza Williams. This exhibition features 39 pieces from Williams' Communication Attempts series, where paintings are paired with small sculptures. The

As cold settles in and plants go dormant, you may think there's not much going on at the Gardens in winter. It's an easy mistake to make! Inside and out, Denver Botanic Gardens is hustling and

Looking for a holiday gift that goes beyond the ordinary? We have unique options that bring beauty, joy and inspiration long after the season ends. Memberships: A Year of Wonder Give a gift that

Winter officially arrives Saturday, December 21. The first day of winter is known as the winter solstice, and is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. In some very far north countries

The ever-present nature of shrubs plays an important role in creating habitat for wildlife. Their multiple persistent trunks allow them to maintain a year-round presence, even when other plants have

Three Google searches. That is all it took. Next thing I know, I am driving three days to get to Denver to spend my summer working as the Bonsai and Shofu-en Japanese Garden Intern. My internship at

As we move from October to November, we see the end of many of our visitors’ favorite time of year at the Gardens. With fall color fading and Halloween displays ending, we see gardens and gardeners

November —the weather gets colder, the days shorter, leaves fall and plants go dormant. You may think this is a time when botanic gardens slow down for the season, but did you know there is so much