The Mysterious History of the Jack-o’-Lantern
October 16, 2019
Special Events
In just a few days, the Gardens will dress up for Halloween for Glow at the Gardens™, our nighttime celebration of all things pumpkin. Using all real pumpkins grown by local farmers, our team of
Think You Can Wait to Book Your Holiday Party? Think Again!
October 4, 2019
Special Events
The tradition of gathering together in the winter months goes back almost as far as humanity itself. Today, that tradition is celebrated by families, friends, and even by companies and organizations
The Life of a Plant Mapper
October 2, 2019
Horticulture Department
To my friends in college I was always the crazy plant lady with a baby palm tree in her apartment, but I’ve found that here at Denver Botanic Gardens I’m the least “planty” of the plant people. I just
So I Want to Plant Some Bulbs – Help!
September 24, 2019
Special Events
With the temperatures still soaring into the high 80s, it’s hard to believe that it’s already time to prepare our gardens for fall bulb planting. But, if a thriving bed of brilliant or pastel blooms
Sensory Processing and Autism Resource Kits Now Available
September 5, 2019
Education Department
Denver Botanic Gardens is excited to announce that our Sensory Processing and Autism Resource Kits (SPARK) are available for use, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis! They may be
Rental Venue Spotlight: Annuals Garden and Pavilion
August 15, 2019
Special Events
Every one of the rental sites at our York Street location offers beautiful and unique elements that form the backdrops for hundreds of private events each year. In general, certain kinds of events
August Walking Tour - Water Gardens
August 5, 2019
Tamara Kilbane
With cooler weather and an overnight hail storm punctuating the early weeks of our growing season, the water gardens got off to a slightly slower start this year. Fortunately, our extensive collection
This Christmas-in-July, Book for the Holidays in December!
July 25, 2019
Special Events
While it may be hard to think about down parkas, hot chocolate, and twinkle lights in the heat of July, now is the perfect time to start planning your annual holiday party. We invite you to add even
July Walking Tour - Climbing Plants
July 2, 2019
Mario Bertelmann
Summer has finally arrived and Denver Botanic Gardens is beaming with flowers, visitors and events! This is a peak time to visit and enjoy the wide variety of gardens and plants it has to offer
Designed on Nature
June 21, 2019
Erin Bird
Inspired by nature, 15 undergraduate students in the Environmental Design University of Colorado Boulder (CU-ENVD) designed and built an outdoor classroom in Mordecai Children’s Garden over the course
Victoria & Andrew – A Wedding for the Best of Both Worlds
June 19, 2019
Special Events
It’s peak wedding season here at our York Street location, and couples of all kinds are tying the knot surrounded by friends, family, flowers and foliage! Today, we dig deeper into the story of one
Spring Bonsai Exhibition
June 13, 2019
Larry Jackel
The seventh annual Spring Bonsai Exhibition features Les Siroky. This exhibition is on view in the Bill Hosokawa Bonsai Pavilion at the Gardens Saturday, June 15 through Sunday, June 23 and is