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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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From the Vault: Fred

June 8, 2021 Vera Evenson

When fungal specimens are rare, or large and unique in their shapes, hikers and lovers of Mother Nature’s beauty will usually pay considerable attention to them when they find them in their natural

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Food Donation, Now More Than Ever

May 19, 2021 Brien Darby
At Denver Botanic Gardens, we love all things food . Whether working in our community supporting agriculture ( CSA ) fields, urban farm projects, community garden plots or Le Potager kitchen garden
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Go Public Gardens Days

May 7, 2021 Brian Vogt

We join countless communities across North America to celebrate Go Public Gardens Days . Organized by the American Public Gardens Association, the focus from May 7 through the 16 is on the power of

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

April 28, 2021 Kaitlyn Heinz

Spring flowers have begun to peek out of the ground and show their bright colors, and that means Mother’s Day is right around the corner! The Shop at the Gardens has just the right thing for the mom

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Shop Spring Plant Sale - Online!

April 16, 2021 Special Events

Spring Plant Sale goes online again for 2021 to offer a broad selection of plants for gardeners of every skill level. We know shopping online for plants is very different from shopping in person, but

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Dry Shade Solutions

April 12, 2021 Annie Barrow

For many gardeners, dry shade is a difficult area to cultivate. The real trouble with dry shade is that few gardeners are aware of the many groundcovers, perennials and shrubs that excel in these

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Take the Workday Outside With a Company Picnic

April 5, 2021 Special Events

Whether your team is working from home or back in the office, now is the perfect time to plan a day together outside at the Gardens. Enjoy all the sights and sounds of spring, from the vibrant blooms

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April Walking Tour – Shady Lane

April 2, 2021 Mario Bertelmann

It is a beautiful spring morning and you have just arrived at Denver Botanic Gardens for a relaxing stroll. The birds are singing, and the spring bulbs are blooming. The trees and shrubs are budding

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