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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.
Winter Compost
Compost seems to be a hot topic these days. We all love the thick white steam cloud emitted from a healthy compost pile in the cool mornings of the fall, but what happens to a compost pile during the
Tajikistan Transcendent
It may be years before I fully process my experiences in Tajikistan. The scale of the land, the richness of the flora and the ferocity of our travel schedule still boggles me. As I reminisce, the most
Investigating Soil Amendment and Mulching Best Practices
Gardening is a complex endeavor. A symbiosis with countless living things, both seen and unseen, and the management of numerous interactions with the nonliving world. As such, it can be challenging to
Notes from the Field
As the newly established floristic and outreach coordinator, this year I joined our Research & Conservation Department on various field adventures across Colorado. From the prairie of the Eastern
Winter Meetings and Gatherings at Chatfield Farms
Even though the weather is wintry, there are still plenty of options to host your event at Chatfield Farms. We have spaces that are perfect for a warm and cozy winter meeting. Deer Creek Schoolhouse
Private Event Rental Dates for 2025 Now Open!
The 2025 calendar for event booking at York Street is open. It’s time to start planning your next event! With a variety of rental sites, we can accommodate it all: weddings, company picnics, baby or
Creating Winter Containers
At Chatfield Farms, we have just finished our installation of winter containers. Whether they are glittery or natural, DIY winter containers don’t have to cost you an arm and a leg to make. Here are a
December Walking Tour – This Brutal Garden
Why do soft beings make such hard things? As the plants of the Gardens seasonally senesce, and the colorful foliage of autumn is replaced by the stark, skeletal, lignified forms of winter, the built
Collaboration for Conservation
Federally listed plants (rare plants that are considered threatened or endangered) are protected on public lands. However, sometimes there is conflict between energy needs and lands that support rare
Explore Denver Botanic Gardens with Bloomberg Connects
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Use the app to dig deeper into our gardens, exhibitions, collections and more! Our
Behind the Lights at Trail of Lights
The team at Chatfield Farms is always trying to bring new things to our Trail of Lights display to keep our wonderful visitors coming back every year. In 2022 we debuted our magnificent amphitheater
Reconnecting with My Roots
I was born in Mexico City; my family and I arrived at the U.S. when I was just 8 years old. Eighteen years had passed since I’d been in my native country, but last May, I finally returned to Mexico to