Fascinating Fasciation: A Plant Mutation
June 22, 2018
Emily Stine
While on one of my scouting tours through the Gardens, Mike Bone, curator of steppe collections and one of the horticulturists that manages the Steppe Garden, informed me that the red hot poker plant
The High Line Canal: Which plants green this greenway?
June 18, 2018
Christina Alba
Water means life everywhere on Earth. But people in semi-arid regions understand this with a clarity born of living in time-step with the rhythmic greening and re-greening of the landscape around them
Eighties Pop in the Annuals Garden and Pavilion
June 15, 2018
Bridget Blomquist
I was born in the mid-1970s and have such fond memories of growing up in the 1980s. For me, the 80s proved a dynamic and exciting time to be a kid where music and pop culture were just a flick of the
Squirrels Aren’t the Only Ones Collecting Acorns
June 13, 2018
Alex Seglias
Seed banks, such as the prominent (literally and figuratively) Svalbard “doomsday vault” and the equally important proximate seed vault up in Fort Collins, represent some of the world’s most
Plant Health Highlights Introduction
June 11, 2018
Emily Stine
I'm the Doctor of Plant Health Horticulture Intern at Denver Botanic Gardens this summer. My internship is focused on plant health, with diagnostic projects ranging across topics including nutritional
Steppe Garden Awakening
May 24, 2018
Mike Bone
There are many conversations that can come from a visit to the Steppe Garden—conversations about plants, soils, pollinators, design, ecology, hydrology, distribution and connections. This unique space
Smile, You’re on (Trap) Camera
May 23, 2018
Research & Conservation
When coming to the Gardens to enjoy springtime blooms, you may be surprised to learn that we also incorporate wildlife observations into some of our research projects. One such research project uses a
Tracking Cactus Populations
May 16, 2018
Research & Conservation
Sneaky Spines and Careful Measurements Sweeping western slope views, slightly menacing rain clouds and beautiful, tough plants surrounded us. I listened for my field partner to shout out cactus
Thinking inside the box...of water!
May 14, 2018
Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd
When it comes to the Gardens’ commitment to water stewardship, thinking 'Inside the Box' can make a difference. Today we will stop selling bottled water at our two restaurants – the Hive and Offshoots
Musical Inspirations and a Great Playlist
May 12, 2018
Erin Bird
We asked artist Mike Whiting to share some songs that inspire him or that he likes to listen to while in the studio. He accepted the challenge and exceeded our expectations by creating a playlist that
Design Your Perfect Container Garden at Spring Plant Sale
May 5, 2018
Special Events
Whether you have a tiny apartment balcony, a weathered urban stoop, or a broad, wrap-around deck, container gardening is a great way to be creative and experiment with new plants and designs. The
May Walking Tour - Xeric Bulbs
May 1, 2018
Dan Johnson
For many people the mention of spring bulbs conjures images of an “estate garden” swathed in bands of color: rivers of blue grape hyacinth, fields of sunlit tulips or woodland slopes awash in early