January Walking Tour – A New Year in the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory
You may have noticed that the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory was closed to the public for several months during 2024. We know it was an inconvenience for visitors, but critical changes and
Explore More This Winter with a Tour
As cold settles in and plants go dormant, you may think there's not much going on at the Gardens in winter. It's an easy mistake to make! Inside and out, Denver Botanic Gardens is hustling and
Unique Gift Ideas for the Season
Looking for a holiday gift that goes beyond the ordinary? We have unique options that bring beauty, joy and inspiration long after the season ends. Memberships: A Year of Wonder Give a gift that
Plants of the Winter Solstice
Winter officially arrives Saturday, December 21. The first day of winter is known as the winter solstice, and is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. In some very far north countries
December Walking Tour – The Subtle Winter Offerings of Shrubs
The ever-present nature of shrubs plays an important role in creating habitat for wildlife. Their multiple persistent trunks allow them to maintain a year-round presence, even when other plants have
Where East Meets West: Native Trees and Japanese Techniques
Three Google searches. That is all it took. Next thing I know, I am driving three days to get to Denver to spend my summer working as the Bonsai and Shofu-en Japanese Garden Intern. My internship at
November Walking Tour – Mono no Aware: Appreciating Transience in Shofu-en
As we move from October to November, we see the end of many of our visitors’ favorite time of year at the Gardens. With fall color fading and Halloween displays ending, we see gardens and gardeners
Celebrate Night at the Museums
November —the weather gets colder, the days shorter, leaves fall and plants go dormant. You may think this is a time when botanic gardens slow down for the season, but did you know there is so much
Denver Botanic Gardens' Haunted History
Local legends abound surrounding the history of Cheesman Park as an unkept and crumbling cemetery that was later transformed into the recreational area it is today. Before its green fields were dotted
The Waterlily Weigh-Off
The Waterlily Weigh-Off, led by Denver Botanic Gardens, challenged an impressive list of public gardens and zoos around the U.S. and across the pond in the U.K. to see how much weight their Victoria
October Walking Tour – The Cactus and Succulent House: A Lifetime of Treasures
Everyone’s life is marked with memories that stay with us forever. Some of my most cherished plant memories come from discovering the stunning world of cacti and succulent plants that are housed in
September Walking Tour – Stroll through Lainie’s Cutting Garden
September is a great time to take a walk through the flowers in Lainie’s Cutting Garden. By this time in late summer the plants are in full bloom and at their peak for harvesting. This garden was