There is, perhaps, no group of plants more in vogue right now than succulents. These stunning arrangements of greens, dusty blues, purples and pinks are found not only in pots but on cakes , cookies and even in hairstyles . The Gardens even has evening workshops on Botanical Jewelry: Wearable...Learn more
The Shop at the Gardens has great gift ideas for the mother(s) in your life. We feature local artists, sustainable practices and many items have a botanical theme. Gifts range from home decor, bath and body, candles, fashion accessories, garden pots and vases to books and more. There is something...Learn more
What makes a plant “water smart”? There are plenty of plants that tolerate periodic drought, and many of them are old favorites that your grandmother probably grew: shrub roses, lilacs, oriental poppies, bearded iris and even hostas. These were classic mainstays of the traditional garden for a...Learn more
If you have ever stopped by the Research and Conservation Department’s office in the Boettcher Memorial Center’s basement, you have probably been offered a tour of the Gardens’ herbaria, or dried plant and fungal collections. Anyone who has visited our herbarium has heard the numbers: approximately...Learn more
Hang onto your hats and round up the family for a fast and funny adventure through history! Central City Opera presents “How the West was Sung,” a family friendly performance that makes frontier history come alive. When : Sunday, May 5, 1:30 -3:30 p.m. Where : Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms...Learn more
As staff and volunteers at the Helen Fowler Library begin to sort through and pack the library collections in preparation for the move to the Freyer – Newman Center, we are uncovering some remarkable things from Denver Botanic Gardens’ past. The archival collections need to be sorted and packed...Learn more
Sustainability is not only a core value at the Gardens, it is the compelling issue of our time. Simply put, sustainability amounts to survival, thinking long-term and doing work today that will benefit generations not yet born. That is why we devote substantial resources to critical research and...Learn more
Passover is this month and I, like millions of Jews worldwide, will clear my house of every last bread crumb and gather with friends and family to retell the ancient story of the Hebrew’s liberation from slavery in Egypt. Pesach, as it is also known, is one of my favorite celebrations. I love the...Learn more
Bulbs are one of my very favorite flowering plants. Maybe my favorite. It’s hard to commit to only one favorite. But if a plant has an underground storage organ holding the entire life cycle of the plant inside it, I’m probably going to like it. In the Central Asian section of the Steppe Garden in...Learn more
Plants get viruses just like humans, but how do we take care of a sick plant? It is difficult, but necessary, for some special plants like Pelargonium sidoides (South African geranium). We only have two in our entire collection! These individuals were grown from seeds obtained from Katse Botanical...Learn more
For our final Off the Clock event of the season, we are celebrating misdirection and the mysterious. Plants and people are masters of illusion, and our own minds play tricks on us constantly. Fortunately, the results are often entertaining! Join us for an evening of entertainment where nearly...Learn more
How can you help save the environment? Join us at the Gardens on April 13 for our Household Elf Girl Scout Exploration Day to find out! Through scavenger hunts, crafts and hands-on activities, Scouts will learn ways to save energy, conserve water and reduce waste. When: Saturday, April 13, 2019;...Learn more
