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HOW TO IDENTIFY FLEA BEETLES I identified the flea beetle in part one of this two-part series as the western black flea beetle ( Phyllotreta pusilla) , which is the most damaging flea beetle in

As a graduate student intern at the Gardens this summer, I spend Monday mornings working with different horticulturists and their gardens. On June 9, I was in the Plant Select® garden with its

Now that it’s July and seedlings have had time to root in, container displays around the Gardens are taking off — bulking up in size, spilling over edges and launching flower stalks. Come with me as

When it’s hard to imagine the future, it’s powerful to contemplate history. We gain perspective, insight and maybe a few important lessons. We can find role models, people who persevered in tough

Summer is officially underway. The cast of spring-blooming flowers we so eagerly awaited has been replaced by a rowdy and colorful mid-season crowd, who are having their day in the sun. And, while the

The Gardens' mission is to connect people with plants. The actions we take in pursuit of that mission are guided by our core values, one of which remains especially relevant today: diversity. We have

In late 2019, 15 trees from Denver Botanic Gardens’ York Street collections were nominated for Colorado Champion Tree status. This month we received the certificates for nine trees that are now

Summer weather has arrived and so has our curated list of Father’s Day gifts. The Shop at the Gardens has the perfect gift for the dad in your life. Mix and match for a combination as unique as he is

2020 promises to be a summer like no other. With an entirely new landscape, everyone is asking new questions and creating new solutions. Perhaps your company is asking how you can best care for your

Over a year ago, the Helen Fowler Library temporarily closed its doors to the public in preparation for its move to the new Freyer – Newman Center. We packed up our collections, moved them offsite and

As Denver Botanic Gardens opens its doors to welcome its visitors back, I have received so many heartwarming messages about how the Gardens’ spaces bring joy to people. It truly makes me happy to be

As we approach the heat of summer, shade becomes an invaluable resource for rest, relaxation and refuge from the intense Colorado sunshine. Denver Botanic Gardens has several shade gardens at York