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Colorado is home to an array of shrubs. At lower elevations rabbitbrush with sunny yellow flowers brightens the landscape, while Artemisia, with its silvery and gray shades, subdues. In the foothills

When we think of spring, we think of flowering trees, cool breezes, slowly emerging perennials, birds singing and – of course – bulbs! The explosion of tulip bulbs at the Annuals Garden and Pavilion

A recent visit to Melbourne, Australia, inspired countless garden ideas. I am so grateful for this experience, and I’d love to share some of the garden beauty and trends I picked up that can be

Last summer, along with a team of dedicated volunteers and seasonal employees, I surveilled Colorado’s High Line Canal in search of urban wetland habitat and larval mosquitoes. We found plenty of both

Denver Botanic Gardens now offers regularly scheduled tours en español. Whether you are a native speaker or looking to practice your language skills, you are welcome to join these tours exploring

On March 31, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed bill HB25-1091, enshrining Colorado’s first state mushroom, Agaricus julius. Colorado has many state symbols that serve to represent the natural

Write a poem! Learn to draw! Meet an author! Rooted in Reading is a celebration of books, art and plants. Join the Helen Fowler Library for this interactive event focusing on the joy of children’s

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Denver Botanic Gardens’ CEO, Brian Vogt. Brian, CEO of the Gardens since 2007, was an exceptional leader, mentor and friend. The Gardens would not be the

Join your community in documenting biodiversity during the 10th anniversary of the City Nature Challenge! City Nature Challenge is a yearly event for folks in cities all over the world to observe and

Women’s History Month presents us with the opportunity to recognize the contributions women have made to history, culture and society. At the Gardens, we use this chance to draw attention to some of

Minor bulbs create some of the first horticultural spectacles of the year in temperate climates. Less familiar to many gardeners than their larger relatives such as tulips, daffodils and hyacinths

The Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi is the largest macrofungal collection of mushrooms found along the Southern Rocky Mountains. How did this collection rise to fame? What are its origins? Let us begin