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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. 

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Spring is here! Join us as a community scientist.

April 5, 2023 Jennifer Ramp Neale, Ph.D.

As the days grow longer and warmer, we start looking for the telltale signs that spring is arriving – birds chirping, trees leafing out, lilac buds, bulbs emerging out of the damp soil. As you observe

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April Walking Tour – Spring in Oak Grove

April 3, 2023 Mike Holloway

One of my favorite places during spring at Denver Botanic Gardens is Oak Grove. It represents everything I love about spring: the color green, rebirth and colorful flowers, just to name a few. When I

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How to Plant a Successful Garden

March 28, 2023 Tiffany Coleman

A gorgeous garden flush with leafy greens, aromatic herbs and colorful vegetables bursting with flavor is a wonderful thing. There is nothing like picking a ripe tomato right from the vine and

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Regenerative Farming All Over the World

March 21, 2023 Maddy Torraca-Jones

This past December I had a unique opportunity to travel to Puerto Guadal, Chile, and visit two farms in the area. The first farm I visited was called Huerto Cuatro Estaciones , a farm growing mixed

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Agriculture Supporting Community

March 17, 2023 Josie Hart

One of my favorite aspects of the work I do with the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is developing new, lasting partnerships that deepen Denver Botanic Gardens’ impact and help feed our

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Taking Action Against Climate Change

March 13, 2023 Tiffany Coleman

Growing up in Vermont, I was immersed in a culture of environmentalism before I understood what that even meant. At age 5, I was part of a “kids against pollution” club where a group of friends and I

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Planning Your Garden with Design Principles

March 10, 2023 Julia Pearson

When designing your own garden, the practical considerations are the most important decisions. The creative aspects of your design are more nuanced and may be where you need the most help. Here are

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What Is DNA Barcoding?

March 8, 2023 Andrew Wilson

Being able to explore the diversity of our world is one of the privileges of being part of the Research & Conservation Department at Denver Botanic Gardens. One of the challenges we face is in

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Winter Planning for Your Vegetable Garden

March 6, 2023 Katie Meyer

There’s no better way to beat the winter blues than by dreaming of this season’s garden! Before choosing your plants consider garden size, location, soil and amount of daylight it receives. If your

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