Representation in Botany and Horticulture: Part 4
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
Cultivating Food and Community in the Urban Landscape
Food is a major part of community. It is a pillar of culture, a source of comfort and most importantly the basis of nourishment. For my internship this summer, I was able to grow food in two different
The Gardens: My Employer, My Therapy
Every spring, I eagerly await the tulips blooming at the Gardens. Usually in April, the Annuals Garden and Pavilion explodes in color, cascades of beautiful tulips and complementary flowers officially
Colorado Mycological Society's Online Expo
The Colorado Mycological Society’s (CMS) Annual Mushroom Fair has always been a major summer event for Denver Botanic Gardens, sometimes drawing more than 2,000 visitors in a single day. While we were
Mapping: Plants Run the World; Numbers Just Help Navigate
Although I didn’t know much about Denver Botanic Gardens, I was immediately drawn to a horticulture internship opportunity there. I envisioned a summer of exploring, enrichment and education. That is
September Walking Tour - Falling for the Asters
The aster family (Asteraceae) is one of the largest plant families and is represented in virtually every habitat you can imagine. It seems that fall is the time that they really shine, and we embrace
Green Stormwater Infrastructure on the High Line Canal
It is unlikely that the English businessmen who commissioned the building of the High Line Canal more than 130 years ago could have envisioned its repurposing as green stormwater infrastructure (GSI)
Rare Plant Monitoring
What will the future hold for the rare and imperiled plants of Colorado? When projections are dire, efforts can be made to protect a species in several ways: • It could be petitioned to be added to
Representation in Botany and Horticulture: Part 3
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
Cultivating Artistic Expression Through Bonsai
Less than a year and a half ago, I stumbled into hobby gardening as a distraction from stress. My fascination with the alchemy that is plant science and development grew, and I switched my major from
Documenting Macrofungi in the Lemhi Range
I have, at different times, been a student intern, volunteer and seasonal employee with the Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi (DBG) at Denver Botanic Gardens since December 2017. This spring I was
Take a Virtual Tour of Private Events at the Gardens
Did you know that you can host events at Denver Botanic Gardens? Yes, the Gardens has spaces that can be rented for a variety of events, from nonprofit and social gatherings to corporate retreats and