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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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An invitation to Root & Reset: A Day in Nature

May 20, 2026 Exhibits Department

Time and again, after years working in outdoor recreation, I’ve witnessed first-hand the impact of experiential learning. Root & Reset: A Day in Nature is a day-long immersive program that provides

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Join Us for Night at the Museums Nov. 8

November 3, 2025 Exhibits Department

A longstanding tradition during Denver Arts Week is Night at the Museums. For one night only, Saturday, November 8, participating museums throughout the city offer free admission and keep their doors

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The Art of Wildflowers

May 6, 2025 Exhibits Department

Picture this: It’s a Colorado summer in the mountains, the air is fresh, wildflowers abound, and you are drawing en plein air, surrounded by the small wonders of nature’s beauty. Make this dream a

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Celebrate Night at the Museums

October 29, 2024 Exhibits Department

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

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Cultivating Artistic Expression Through Bonsai 

August 19, 2020 Horticulture Department

Less than a year and a half ago, I stumbled into hobby gardening as a distraction from stress. My fascination with the alchemy that is plant science and development grew, and I switched my major from

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