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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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How to Build Your Event Dream Team

April 24, 2024 Bridget Molloy

Reflect on a memorable event you’ve attended. What do you remember? For most, memories of sensory experiences such as the aesthetics, food and music come to mind. Everything flows perfectly and the

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Light Up Your Holiday Party at the Gardens

July 25, 2023 Special Events

The holiday season is a time for showing appreciation and gratitude toward the people in your life. Celebrate your colleagues and accomplishments at a fabulous end-of-year party. For an unforgettable

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Discover the Joys of Spring at York Street

April 10, 2023 Special Events

Spring is a time of renewal, and what better way to celebrate the season than by visiting the beautiful gardens at York Street. As the tulips begin to bloom, the birds start singing and new plants

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Elevate Your Event with a Garden Setting

February 8, 2023 Special Events

When it comes to hosting a corporate event, many people think of stuffy boardrooms and bland conference halls. Why limit yourself to those traditional spaces when you can host your event in a

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Book Your 2024 Event at the Gardens

December 20, 2022 Special Events

Check your calendars and get inspired for a party! All kinds of get-togethers are welcome, and our spaces can accommodate any size, small or large. The Gardens is an ideal venue for weddings, company

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Host Your Holiday Party at Chatfield Farms

November 9, 2022 Tiffany Coleman

Glittering cottonwoods twinkle overhead while cheery lights drape a charming barn and adorn Chatfield Farms like a glistening frost. In the distance the foothills of the mountains are still visible

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Ways to Make Your Event Stand Out

July 21, 2022 Jeremiah Tjossem

Planning your event can be stressful, with a host of moving parts, people and details to coordinate. But with proper planning and the use of fun and memorable vendors your event can stand out. Follow

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Teambuilding at Chatfield Farms

June 13, 2022 Jeremiah Tjossem

In the wake of the Great Resignation, building a strong company culture has become more important than ever. With an increase in working from home and hybrid schedules, it is increasingly vital to

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Make Your Event Flourish at the Gardens

April 13, 2022 Special Events

Enjoy spring at the Gardens! Take advantage of this season to see new growth and notice the small things in life that bring so much joy. Colorful tulips popping up, birds singing and new plants

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Tips for Planning Your Event or Wedding Outside

March 17, 2022 Bridget Molloy

Sitting among the blooms, hearing the hum of bees and songs of 240 species of birds—welcome to Chatfield Farms, nestled between the foothills and Chatfield Reservoir, a nature lover’s oasis just south

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Think Outside of the Box and in the Gardens

January 18, 2022 Special Events

Redefine what a meeting can look like--it doesn’t just have to be in a boardroom! Why not mix it up with a corporate event in a blissful garden? You can host fundraisers, meetings, seminars, luncheons

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