Getting to the Root of Scientific Nomenclature
September 16, 2024
Abigail McLennan
Have you ever pointed out a plant and said, “Ooh so pretty! What is that?” Then, your botanist friend says, “Oh, that’s ashiksudfadys!” Yes? Me too. If plant names sound like they are of a different
January Virtual Walking Tour – Tropicals
January 6, 2021
Nick Snakenberg
In a normal January, we usually offer a walking tour of some of the indoor tropical display areas. This year has been anything but normal. Since this tour must be virtual and walking around the
Dig Deeper Into the Gardens With Tours
July 15, 2020
Karina Nabors
Hopefully you’ve enjoyed some of the monthly self-guided walking tours we post here, but did you know that you can join a tour led by a docent volunteer guide or a staff member? These one-hour tours
Tender Cactus and Succulent Collection
April 17, 2020
Nick Daniel
While most humans have slowed down and are staying at home, the plants in our invaluable living collections at Denver Botanic Gardens are continuing life as normal, including the cactus and succulent
Spring in the Aquatic Collections' Greenhouse
April 10, 2020
Tamara Kilbane
While the world outside has changed in so many ways, life in the Gardens’ greenhouses have followed a more predictable pattern. Spring remains a busy time indoors here, with many plants getting their