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Enjoy "Digging Into the Gardens" blog, written by Denver Botanic Gardens' staff. Learn about gardening, horticulture, research, conservation, special events, art, tours and much more.
Take the Workday Outside With a Company Picnic
Whether your team is working from home or back in the office, now is the perfect time to plan a day together outside at the Gardens. Enjoy all the sights and sounds of spring, from the vibrant blooms
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
The Intersection of Art & Science
The depth of art programming at the Gardens received a dramatic and obvious boost when galleries in the Freyer – Newman Center opened. At last, we have perfect spaces to display works, with climate
What are They Doing in There? Behind the Scenes of Exhibition Installation
In the months that the Freyer – Newman Center has been open, you may have noticed screens blocking your view through the glass doors. Exhibitions staff are often asked “What are they doing in there?”
8 Ways to Add Whimsy to any Room This Spring
Next weekend we spring ahead with Daylight Saving Time! That means soon we'll be waving winter goodbye and welcoming warmer weather. What better way to bring spring into your home than with some
From the Vault: Hidden in the Herbarium
Inspired by the fantastic stories of collections highlighted in the 2020 exhibition From the Vault: Wonders and Oddities from the Gardens' Collections, staff working with art, library and natural
March Walking Tour – What's in Bloom
You may be surprised to learn that many species of plants produce flowers in March, from bulbs to the lesser-known variety of perennials, shrubs and ornamental trees that offer fragrance and color in
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Denver Botanic Gardens is more than just a place for peace, respite and beauty; it is a scientific institution. Between our Horticulture and Research & Conservation departments, we are home to more
Shop at the Gardens: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to just be about celebrating romantic relationships—celebrate your friends, your pet or your delivery driver! The Shop at the Gardens has put together a list of ideas to
February Walking Tour – Making One Last Stand
There’s something to be said for things that survived 2020, even in the world of plants. Wandering the Gardens in February and March, we still see the skeletal remains of the 2020 flower show, and it
Scientific Engagement in 2021
There is no doubt that 2020 will go down as one of the roughest, most turbulent years in our history. It is a relief then that we take stock at the end of December and warmly look forward to better
January Virtual Walking Tour – Tropicals
In a normal January, we usually offer a walking tour of some of the indoor tropical display areas. This year has been anything but normal. Since this tour must be virtual and walking around the