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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

Why do soft beings make such hard things? As the plants of the Gardens seasonally senesce, and the colorful foliage of autumn is replaced by the stark, skeletal, lignified forms of winter, the built

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Use the app to dig deeper into our gardens, exhibitions, collections and more! Our

The team at Chatfield Farms is always trying to bring new things to our Trail of Lights display to keep our wonderful visitors coming back every year. In 2022 we debuted our magnificent amphitheater

I was born in Mexico City; my family and I arrived at the U.S. when I was just 8 years old. Eighteen years had passed since I’d been in my native country, but last May, I finally returned to Mexico to

Green roofs, also known as vegetated roofs or living roofs, are recognized as a sustainable strategy for urban development. These eco-friendly rooftops offer a multitude of environmental, economic and

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

Sometime around June 2021 an idea started forming in my mind. I was starting a new job as a scientist in the Research and Conservation Department. I wanted to study the effects of genetic diversity on

Chances are you visited the Gardens to see and learn about beautiful and diverse plants. You’ve come to the right place! A query of our living collections database, BG-BASE, provides a snapshot

In the world of gardening, we often find ourselves immersed in the beauty of living plants. However, the intricacies of a garden extend far beyond the greenery. In the newly unveiled habitat gardens

I’d like to extend an invitation to you to join our Colorado Pollinator Summit on November 6. Whether you’re a researcher, educator, land manager, policy expert, community organizer or homeowner, you