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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.
Flourishing in the Face of Adversity: Seeds of Success, Part 2
From May through October this year, my colleague Ellyse Varone and I scouted, identified and collected seeds from more than 30 populations of 18 different species. We overcame many hurdles—collecting
School of Botanical Art & Illustration: We're Back!
We Are Back! This summer, our esteemed colleague Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski retired from her position as manager of the School of Botanical Art and Illustration. Mervi skillfully led the program for 13
Gratitude in the Face of Adversity: Seeds of Success, Part 1
Armed with a stack of maps, a GPS and list of plant species, my colleague Alyssa and I are the first Seeds of Success crew Denver Botanic Gardens has sent to Wyoming. As our field truck creaks and
Celebrate the Season and the New Year at the Gardens
New this season: Blossoms of Light extends through January 16, 2021, and so do private events! Although events may look a little different, our team is here to help you execute a safe and festive
November Walking Tour - Silver Shrubs of the Steppe Garden
The first time I saw the sagebrush shrub steppe of North America, my mind melted. I grew up in a lush part of the country where tall shade trees blocked out the sky, we regularly lamented rain and the
How Did I Get Here? A Mid-life Career Change
And you may ask yourself, well How did I get here? “Once in a Lifetime” by Talking Heads I found myself asking this very question back in 2010. I’m guessing most of us ask ourselves what type of
The Language of Flowers During Challenging Times
My internship did not happen the way I expected: masks, social distancing, cancelled events and field trips. As the Therapeutic Horticulture Intern, I dreamed of working with a variety of people in
Host Your Holiday Event at Chatfield Farms
Holidays at the Shop at the Gardens
The leaves have changed color and colder weather is soon to arrive, which means one thing: The holidays will be upon us before we know it. With the uncertainty of how the coming holidays will be
Día de los Muertos at Home: Create an Altar
Sweet: Her happy-go-lucky disposition, endearing awkwardness, and ability to make you feel like the most special person in the room. Bitter: The gaping, empty space she has left behind. 2020 has been
Representation in Botany and Horticulture: Part 5
The Gardens’ mission is to connect people with plants. The actions we take in pursuit of that mission are guided by our core values, one of which remains especially relevant today: diversity. We have
Mycology, Then and Now
The amazingly diverse kingdom of Fungi has recently gained increased attention from the world of bioscience, nature lovers and citizen scientists. Because of brilliant new technologies developed in