Celebrate Día de los Muertos Virtually
Día de los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday that takes place November 1-2. At the Gardens, we’ve been celebrating the Day of the Dead for the past decade with folklórico dancers, mariarchi
Perennial Planting in the Fall
There is something about breathing in the cool, crisp air of late September mornings, wearing light sweaters, sipping on warm, seasonal drinks and enjoying the gentle, warm colors of reds, yellows and
October Walking Tour - Maiden Grass, Miscanthus sinensis
Native to East Asia, maiden grass ( Miscanthus sinensis) produces silvery tassel-like flower plumes in late August that give us a hint that the end of summer is coming soon, to be followed by the
Pop the Question at Blossoms of Light
Whether you are the one on bended knee or the one saying “Yes!”, getting engaged is a moment that you will never forget. Let the private events team at York Street help you create that unforgettable
Cracking the Sustainability Code
Have you met Digger the Marmot? As the mascot for Mordecai Children’s Garden at Denver Botanic Gardens, he’s always ready for adventure—and even though the Children’s Garden is currently closed, he’s
Thriving Gardens on the Unpredictable Front Range
There’s a saying in Colorado that if you dislike the weather, just wait five minutes—odds are, it will change. While Colorado’s climate is always exciting, it can make for difficult gardening
The Gardens: My Employer, My Therapy
Every spring, I eagerly await the tulips blooming at the Gardens. Usually in April, the Annuals Garden and Pavilion explodes in color, cascades of beautiful tulips and complementary flowers officially
September Walking Tour - Falling for the Asters
The aster family (Asteraceae) is one of the largest plant families and is represented in virtually every habitat you can imagine. It seems that fall is the time that they really shine, and we embrace
Cultivating Artistic Expression Through Bonsai
Less than a year and a half ago, I stumbled into hobby gardening as a distraction from stress. My fascination with the alchemy that is plant science and development grew, and I switched my major from
Take a Virtual Tour of Private Events at the Gardens
Did you know that you can host events at Denver Botanic Gardens? Yes, the Gardens has spaces that can be rented for a variety of events, from nonprofit and social gatherings to corporate retreats and
Hello from the New Head Curator of Natural History Collections
Greetings from the new head curator of natural history collections, Jennifer Ackerfield (me!). Although I am new to the Gardens, I have been studying the flora of Colorado for over 20 years. Many of
Introducing East Josephine: This Hill Is Alive!
If you’ve driven past the Gardens on the Josephine Street corridor and glanced eastward, you may have noticed some changes: new plants emerging from a formerly barren hillside, horticulturists gazing