Earth Day 2022 at Denver Botanic Gardens
Earth Day is almost here. This is a great day to celebrate our planet and show our appreciation for all it provides us with by implementing more sustainable practices to our daily lives and routines
Make Your Event Flourish at the Gardens
Enjoy spring at the Gardens! Take advantage of this season to see new growth and notice the small things in life that bring so much joy. Colorful tulips popping up, birds singing and new plants
Sustain What You Love: Leaving a Legacy with the Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens is all about sustainability. We implement sustainable practices like regenerative agriculture at Chatfield Farms, we sustain rare books in our Helen Fowler Library for the
April Walking Tour – Architectural Plants
Architectural plants provide a visual structure and framework as well as a year-round presence in the garden. Plants don’t have to be woody to lend structure to the garden; perennials, grasses
The Start of Something Big
The next several months will be the start of something big; actually, several big somethings. The first comes in April when the beloved O’Fallon Perennial Walk is planted anew. Under the guidance of
Music at the Gardens: 2 Music Series, 1 Location
For many people in the metro area, summer at the Gardens has long been synonymous with the Summer Concert Series. World-class performers entertained throngs of fans in the UMB Bank Amphitheater under
March Walking Tour – Woodland Mosaic
Believe it or not, March is here, and spring is upon us. And come spring, the most exciting place in Colorado to be is Denver Botanic Gardens! As the days grow longer again and the weather warms
February Walking Tour – Identification of Woody Plants in Wintertime
When I was in school, one of the fun things I learned was how to identify trees and shrubs in the wintertime without seeing blossoms and foliage. Since the deciduous woody plants dropped their leaves
Winter in the Natural History Collections
Activities in Denver Botanic Gardens’ Research and Conservation Department are highly influenced by the seasons. Scientists at the Gardens take advantage of the entire growing season by collecting
Stop and See the Orchids
It is a common misconception that all orchid flowers are highly fragrant. The fact is many orchids have little or no fragrance at all. While taking time to “stop and smell the orchids” may be an
Think Outside of the Box and in the Gardens
Redefine what a meeting can look like--it doesn’t just have to be in a boardroom! Why not mix it up with a corporate event in a blissful garden? You can host fundraisers, meetings, seminars, luncheons
January Walking Tour – Cactus and Succulent House Renovation
Greetings friends of the Gardens, I hope this article finds you well. I would like to formally invite you all to come experience the newly renovated Cactus and Succulent House located in the Rock