Bring Out Your Dead! Complex Spaces in the Habitat Gardens
In the world of gardening, we often find ourselves immersed in the beauty of living plants. However, the intricacies of a garden extend far beyond the greenery. In the newly unveiled habitat gardens
Your personal invitation to the Colorado Pollinator Summit
I’d like to extend an invitation to you to join our Colorado Pollinator Summit on November 6. Whether you’re a researcher, educator, land manager, policy expert, community organizer or homeowner, you
Little Golden Books Take Me Back
I loved books before I knew how to read. I’d plunk down on my family’s shaggy grey carpet to thumb through bright pages of animals dressed like people or fairy tale forests full of magical plants and
You Are What Your Food Eats
You are what you eat. You've probably heard this saying and understand how the food you consume plays a pivotal role in shaping your overall health. But have you ever pondered what your food eats? It
The Eclectic, Eccentric Nature of Mushrooms & the People Who Love Them
Mushrooms are wondrous and curious organisms. They grow in bizarre ways and places, but this aspect of their nature draws people to them like artists to Burning Man or foodies to a Michelin-starred
Tropical Plant Mapping and Curatorship Internship
My love and familiarity in tropical and subtropical climates drew me to the tropical plant-mapping internship at Denver Botanic Gardens. I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and moved to Colorado
The Beauty of Decay
Have you ever thought of how beautiful decay can be? If not, an autumn garden is the perfect time and place to consider this perspective. Gardens may be less vibrant and loud than in their spring and
Make Your Proposal Sparkle at Blossoms of Light
Love is in the air! The holiday season is without a doubt a magical time to propose. If you’re planning to pop the question this winter, Denver Botanic Gardens has the perfect spot. Our Victorian
Closing Thoughts of a Volunteer Coordinator Intern
My name is Katelyn and I interned with the Volunteer Services Department this past summer as part of the Diversity in the Arts (DITA) Internship Program. The purpose of the program is, as stated on
October Walking Tour – Ornamental Fruit: Berries, Drupes and Pommes
When we think about late-season garden interest, fall asters and tawny grass textures might come to mind, or perhaps the smoldering reds and oranges of autumn foliage. But plants can also offer
All About Alliums!
It’s time to celebrate plants in the allium family! This spicy plant family includes garlic, onions, chives, leeks and more. Edible alliums bring fragrance and depth to almost any savory dish and are
Mapping Potentially Problematic Species at York Street
There is no question that Denver Botanic Gardens has an almost unfathomable collection of plants. By walking through the grounds, you can be transported to the tropics, the windswept alpine or even a