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The Cactus Collection at Chatfield Farms

July 1, 2024 Grace Johnson

In June of 2022, an extensive collection of Opuntia and Cylindropuntia hybrids were donated to Chatfield Farms. The hybrids came from local cactus man Kelly Grummons, owner of Cold Hardy Cactus. A

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May Walking Tour – Iris Collection

May 5, 2023 Shea Elstein

As you enter Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms you will first walk into the Lavender Garden. In early May, tufts of thick green fans will greet you along the fence borders. There are only a few

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The night-blooming Peruvian cactus

September 5, 2022 Horticulture Department

Pencils and paper out! It’s time for a pop quiz! What kind of critter would you guess pollinates a plant that blooms at night? If you guessed a moth or a bat, you get an A. One of my favorite plants

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June Walking Tour - Cacti and Succulents

June 3, 2019 Nick Daniel
As the soils warm and spring begins to transition into summer, the cacti and succulents begin to take over the show for a while. These succulent gems are found throughout the grounds of Denver Botanic
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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

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