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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.
November Walking Tour - Silver Shrubs of the Steppe Garden
The first time I saw the sagebrush shrub steppe of North America, my mind melted. I grew up in a lush part of the country where tall shade trees blocked out the sky, we regularly lamented rain and the
How Did I Get Here? A Mid-life Career Change
And you may ask yourself, well How did I get here? “Once in a Lifetime” by Talking Heads I found myself asking this very question back in 2010. I’m guessing most of us ask ourselves what type of
The Language of Flowers During Challenging Times
My internship did not happen the way I expected: masks, social distancing, cancelled events and field trips. As the Therapeutic Horticulture Intern, I dreamed of working with a variety of people in
Holidays at the Shop at the Gardens
The leaves have changed color and colder weather is soon to arrive, which means one thing: The holidays will be upon us before we know it. With the uncertainty of how the coming holidays will be
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