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Many of us think of spring when we imagine ourselves donning gardening gloves, straw hats, and muddy shoes for a trek into the garden to plant. But there is plenty of gardening that can (and should)

Our research scientists collect a lot of data every summer—and this work can be challenging. From our work in the field, we’ve learned to come prepared to clear one road that is invariably blocked by

Botanic gardens can change the world. Our former CEO Brian Vogt used to say this regularly as he spoke with people about the power of Gardens. There is no better time for botanic gardens to confirm

Do you have a family recipe that connects you to your roots? Maybe it’s a recipe that each time you smell it sizzling in the pan, you’re transported to your grandmother’s kitchen. Or maybe it’s a

A new school year has arrived, the light is changing, and the final days of summer are coming to an end, which means autumn is around the corner. When people think about autumn in Colorado they think

How might some of our favorite native garden plants respond to water stress as temperatures increase and precipitation events become harder to predict? This summer our team continued research started

The Waterlily Weigh-Off, led by Denver Botanic Gardens, challenges an impressive list of public gardens and zoos around the world to see how much weight their Victoria waterlily leaves can hold. The

Documenting biodiversity is crucial for conservation and is a major aim of our research programs at the Gardens. To work toward this goal, we have been pairing up with the public through community

Historically, Denver Botanic Gardens has hosted tours of private gardens in spring and early summer. That’s when most gardens boast the largest number of perennials in bloom, and late-flowering trees

Since 2019, the Diversity in the Arts (DITA) has been an internship program focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion, bringing these values within the arts and humanities industries. For 10 weeks

August is a great month to take a walk around the water gardens to see our aquatic plants in their full glory. Begin your stroll at the small pool in the Ellipse garden, home to the Chihuly sculpture

In Colorado, 2020 was notable for being the most destructive wildfire season in the state's recent history. That year alone, more than 660,000 acres burned with multiple new records set for Colorado’s