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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.
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
A Look Into the Lab
The Freyer – Newman Center is the home of two new labs—a genetics and tissue culture lab and one facilitating ecological research, such as seed germination studies. For the Research and Conservation
Aspens: Resilience and Community
No other tree epitomizes Colorado more than the quaking aspen ( Populus tremuloides). As we drive into the Rocky Mountains, these slender trees are hard to miss with their heart-shaped leaves
Now's the Time to Book Your 2022 Event
Annuals Garden & Pavilion. Photo: Jennie Crate Photography Denver Botanic Gardens’ highly anticipated 2022 private event calendar for our York Street location opens January 4. Have a date with
Help Us Do Vital Work in Denver and Around the Globe
Colorado Gives Day was December 8, but it’s not too late to make your gift to Denver Botanic Gardens. If you already made your gift, THANK YOU! The difference you make is profound. You can ensure the