Growing Your Own Food: No Backyard? No Problem!
April 28, 2020
Special Events
As COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders spread across our nation and state, many of us have been looking for activities that allow us to participate in social distancing while also being aware of our
Start a Backyard Compost Bin
April 24, 2020
Mario Bertelmann
April is Earth Month and a great time to start a compost bin in your own backyard! It is an easy and rewarding way of becoming more sustainable and reducing your carbon footprint. Not only will you
A Look Inside Spring Plant Sale’s Homegrown Division
April 20, 2020
Special Events
It’s safe to say that spring this year has been a bit of a shakeup in terms of our normal routines and day-to-day activities, and Spring Plant Sale is no different. This year, the sale will be
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
Bromeliaceae in the Tropical Conservatory
April 7, 2020
Scott Preusser
The family Bromeliaceae offers some fascinating plants, a variety of which can be found in the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory. Though the Gardens is currently closed due to COVID-19, you can
April Virtual Walking Tour - Rock Alpine Garden
April 3, 2020
Mike Kintgen
In a complex world, a simple cycle like the return of spring can be reassuring. Nothing beats spring in the Rock Alpine Garden; rock gardens are traditionally at their best in spring as the residents
The Orchid Collection in the Greenhouses
March 30, 2020
Nick Snakenberg
Believe it or not, this fall marks 10 years of growing plants in our new greenhouse facilities. The upgraded systems have impacted the quality and range of plants we can successfully cultivate, and
Spring Into Your Vegetable Garden
March 27, 2020
Brien Darby
If you’ve recently found yourself in possession of a lot of free time and the need to stay close to home, this is the perfect opportunity to start your vegetable garden off on the right foot. Here is
The Power of Plants in Promoting Human Well-Being
March 25, 2020
Sarada Krishnan
During this time of limited social interactions, overwhelming news and the directive to stay at home, it is perhaps more important than ever to unplug here and there and connect with nature. Even just
Connect with the Gardens While Social Distancing
March 16, 2020
Erin Bird
While Denver Botanic Gardens may be temporarily closed, there are still plenty of ways to experience the Gardens digitally. Here are a few ideas for how to explore the Gardens from the safety of your
Can alpine species “bank” on conservation?
March 12, 2020
Alex Seglias
Imagine having your body frozen and being revived decades later to continue your life in society. Would it be expected that you should easily integrate despite the drastic changes that have taken