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gardening with altitude: cultivating a new western style

gardening with altitude Scott Dressel-Martin

For the first time, you can read the behind-the-scenes stories about the Gardens' own signature gardens and plant conservation from the horticulture and research staff at Denver Botanic Gardens. Lavishly photographed by Scott Dressel-Martin, this new book, published by Denver Botanic Gardens, gives you the uniquely personal perspective of the people who cultivate the Gardens with great care and artistry. You'll also learn techniques you can try at home in your own garden.

 

 

Chapter Five: The Gardens Under Glass
by Nick Snakenberg

gardening with altitude Nick Snakenberg

"Gardening with Altitude showcases the stunning beauty of the plans and the gorgeous, innovative garden designs found at Denver Botanic Gardens, and provides a fascinating and personal commentary of how the unique sense of place and purpose found at this major botanical institution has come to be."
-- Kris S. Jarantoski, Executive Vice President and Director Chicago Botanic Garden

Be sure you get a copy of this limited-run first printing by ordering today.

Click here to download the order form. Or purchase your copy at our Gift Shop, at the new Tattered Cover Book Store (located on Colfax and Elizabeth) and at fine gardening centers in the Rocky Mountain region.

Thanks to Kimberlee Lynch, publisher of Colorado Creative Living®, for permission to use "Gardening With Altitude."

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garden spotlight

Children's Secret Path at York Street

Children's Secret Path

Especially for kids: Get your hands dirty in the soil station!

It's a fact: The alligator drum and giant amadinda are musical instruments made from plants.

Botanical interest: Children are encouraged to interact with plants, including smelling fragrant chives (Allium schoenoprasum), touching lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) and soft artemisia (Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’).

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for the kids

Denver Botanic Gardens Kids CampsLooking for a fun way to entertain the kids? Check out a Family Guide at our Information Desk. Enjoy fun activities and kid-friendly information about our gardens and plants. Family Guides are free with admission.