Steppe Garden Awakening
May 24, 2018
Mike Bone
There are many conversations that can come from a visit to the Steppe Garden—conversations about plants, soils, pollinators, design, ecology, hydrology, distribution and connections. This unique space
Thinking inside the box...of water!
May 14, 2018
Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd
When it comes to the Gardens’ commitment to water stewardship, thinking 'Inside the Box' can make a difference. Today we will stop selling bottled water at our two restaurants – the Hive and Offshoots
Design Your Perfect Container Garden at Spring Plant Sale
May 5, 2018
Special Events
Whether you have a tiny apartment balcony, a weathered urban stoop, or a broad, wrap-around deck, container gardening is a great way to be creative and experiment with new plants and designs. The
May Walking Tour - Xeric Bulbs
May 1, 2018
Dan Johnson
For many people the mention of spring bulbs conjures images of an “estate garden” swathed in bands of color: rivers of blue grape hyacinth, fields of sunlit tulips or woodland slopes awash in early
What is All-America Selections?
April 16, 2018
Bridget Blomquist
In late 2017, the All-America Selections Garden (directly west of the Steppe Garden) was re-named the Annuals Garden and Pavilion. The garden remains a display garden with ever-changing displays of
Solar-powered Atmospheric Water Harvesters are Here
April 12, 2018
Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd
Denver Botanic Gardens recently installed four solar-powered atmospheric water harvesters – three at York Street and one at Chatfield Farms. Using the power of the sun, these SOURCE units accelerate
You Bring the Party, We’ll Bring the Gardens
April 9, 2018
Special Events
Though we began booking events for this summer over a year ago, we’ve had a handful of excellent dates become available on the calendar, and we want to fill them with YOUR events! Celebrate with your
April Walking Tour - Rock Alpine Garden
April 3, 2018
Mike Kintgen
Mirroring the natural alpine and woodland habitats that the Rock Alpine Garden is inspired by, spring is a great time to walk through this garden. Both alpine and woodland plants bloom early in the
The Dark Side of Propagating Maples
March 21, 2018
Drew Habig
Visitors walking in the Gates Montane Garden may notice something strange through late spring: black velvet bags on the tips of one tree near the Cheesman Park gate. It is not trash or a new art
Denver Orchid Society Show and Sale
March 13, 2018
Nick Snakenberg
Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18, 2018 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day Mitchell Hall Included with Admission For the first time in nearly a decade, the Denver Orchid Society will be bringing its spring
Rental Venue Spotlight: UMB Bank Amphitheater Tent
March 2, 2018
Special Events
With over a dozen unique venue spaces, most of which can be booked in any season, Denver Botanic Gardens hosts hundreds of private events each year. Most of our venues are tucked in corners around our
Nothing Gold Can Stay: Tree Diversity Matters!
March 1, 2018
Panayoti Kelaidis
Right this minute, despite the cold snaps of recent days, the glorious Cornelian Cherry ( Cornus mas) at Denver Botanic Gardens’ Romantic Gardens is shimmering with golden glory. It reminds me of