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Enjoy "Digging Into the Gardens" blog, written by Denver Botanic Gardens' staff. Learn about gardening, horticulture, research, conservation, special events, art, tours and much more.
Celebrate Earth Day with Us
Since its inception, Earth Day has been a day to celebrate our wonderful world and advocate for the environment that all life depends upon. The first Earth Day in 1970 saw more than 20 million people
An All-Hands-On-Deck Attitude
The transition from one year to the next is often filled with celebrations and time for reflection. At the Gardens, we are all filled with gratitude and a keen determination to do everything we can to
Winter Compost
Compost seems to be a hot topic these days. We all love the thick white steam cloud emitted from a healthy compost pile in the cool mornings of the fall, but what happens to a compost pile during the
Investigating Soil Amendment and Mulching Best Practices
Gardening is a complex endeavor. A symbiosis with countless living things, both seen and unseen, and the management of numerous interactions with the nonliving world. As such, it can be challenging to
Winter Meetings and Gatherings at Chatfield Farms
Even though the weather is wintry, there are still plenty of options to host your event at Chatfield Farms. We have spaces that are perfect for a warm and cozy winter meeting. Deer Creek Schoolhouse
Creating Winter Containers
At Chatfield Farms, we have just finished our installation of winter containers. Whether they are glittery or natural, DIY winter containers don’t have to cost you an arm and a leg to make. Here are a
Interact with Plants in the Deer Creek Discovery Children's Play Area
Many visitors to the Deer Creek Discovery Children’s Play Area at Chatfield Farms flock to the climbable tractor, treehouse structure and wading pond. But a careful observer will notice play elements
You Are What Your Food Eats
You are what you eat. You've probably heard this saying and understand how the food you consume plays a pivotal role in shaping your overall health. But have you ever pondered what your food eats? It
The Beauty of Decay
Have you ever thought of how beautiful decay can be? If not, an autumn garden is the perfect time and place to consider this perspective. Gardens may be less vibrant and loud than in their spring and
All About Alliums!
It’s time to celebrate plants in the allium family! This spicy plant family includes garlic, onions, chives, leeks and more. Edible alliums bring fragrance and depth to almost any savory dish and are
Catch Autumn Color at Chatfield Farms
As the days grow shorter and temperatures fall, the prairie gardens at Chatfield Farms also go through a transformation. Plants are at their maximum height after fighting their way toward the sunlight
The Benefits of Deep Mulching
There are many ways to increase soil health in your garden. One of those is using deep mulch to cover beds. Often used in combination with other sustainable farming practices like crop rotation and