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
Make Your Proposal Sparkle at Blossoms of Light
Love is in the air! The holiday season is without a doubt a magical time to propose. If you’re planning to pop the question this winter, Denver Botanic Gardens has the perfect spot. Our Victorian
Closing Thoughts of a Volunteer Coordinator Intern
My name is Katelyn and I interned with the Volunteer Services Department this past summer as part of the Diversity in the Arts (DITA) Internship Program. The purpose of the program is, as stated on
October Walking Tour – Ornamental Fruit: Berries, Drupes and Pommes
When we think about late-season garden interest, fall asters and tawny grass textures might come to mind, or perhaps the smoldering reds and oranges of autumn foliage. But plants can also offer
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
Mapping Potentially Problematic Species at York Street
There is no question that Denver Botanic Gardens has an almost unfathomable collection of plants. By walking through the grounds, you can be transported to the tropics, the windswept alpine or even a
Eyes on the (garden) ground: Tracking plant dispersal & movement at York Street
When strolling through a public garden in peak bloom, where the colors and smells of expertly designed spaces mingle and meld, visitors often feel transported to a joyful place. The sensory tableau
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
Native Plant Treasure Hunt
Ahoy there, me hearties! Gather 'round as we set sail on a swashbucklin' adventure like no other at Denver Botanic Gardens. On the 19th of September, we be celebratin' Talk Like a Pirate Day in style
Rock Alpine Curation and Mapping Internship
I am incredibly grateful to have been selected for the Rock Alpine Garden curation and mapping internship position at Denver Botanic Gardens. I looked forward to coming to work every day and getting
Restoring Our Urban Spaces
Last year we started working with the Colorado Golf Association at CommonGround Golf Course to help improve wildlife habitat on the course. After conducting a floristic inventory in 2022, we decided
September Walking Tour – Everything is Connected
When I was in art school, Spiderwoman Theater, an Indigenous women’s performance troupe, performed at the school. During the Q&A, one of my classmates asked the artists what their tribe thought of