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Living in Denver, far from any of the world’s oceans, it’s easy to feel disconnected from them. Yet what we do here impacts what happens thousands of miles away. In an effort to link we the landlocked

Happy 2020! After years of anticipation and planning, the Freyer – Newman Center will officially open this spring. In addition to celebrating the intersection of science, art and education, the

You’ve done the chocolates-and-flowers thing for Valentine’s Day (and so has everyone else). This year, do something different for your Valentine to show how much they mean to you. The Shop at the

When people think about private events at a public garden, weddings are typically the occasions that come to mind. But Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street hosts events of many different kinds that

You might think that there is nothing beautiful to see in the garden during the winter months, but if you slow down and take a closer look you may be surprised. In the summer a tree’s bark is often

Join us on a magical “Garden of the Gods” tour to Greece! Last year I had the privilege of revisiting Greece in the spring at the height of super bloom season in April. Like most Mediterranean

The common name for this plant says it all, king of bromeliads. One glance at this striking specimen and you will know why it bears this name and why it is so highly sought after by plant collectors

My journey with Denver Botanic Gardens began in the spring of 2016 after graduating from Fort Lewis College. I joined the Research and Conservation Department as an applied conservation intern with a

Colorado wildflower lovers know that the Rockies seem to have a super bloom every year in the high mountains. The Himalayas likewise have a reliable super bloom in the summer months—with a rather

If the short days of winter have you longing for colorful tropical blossoms, there is no better place to get your flower-fix than the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory. There are hundreds of

New Year’s resolutions often are focused on the body, mind and soul and for good reason. The busyness of life can lead to unhealthy eating, decreased exercise and not enough self-care. In line with

You know what they say—home is where the heart is and also where the lichens are. Actually, as far as I can tell I’m pretty much the only one who says that part about lichens. (I’m trying to get it