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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.
Mapping Potentially Problematic Species at York Street
There is no question that Denver Botanic Gardens has an almost unfathomable collection of plants. By walking through the grounds, you can be transported to the tropics, the windswept alpine or even a
Everything in its Right Place: My Plant Mapping Internship
When you’re a kid growing up in the Rocky Mountains, there’s a lot that you take for granted. The stunning mountain views, the vibrant wildflowers, the sweeping plains. I never took the time to
O’Fallon Perennial Walk Mapping Project
Prior to this internship I had spent the better part of a year being consumed by all things public gardens and plant collections. And because of this, I knew that for my internship I just had to have
How Did I Get Here? A Mid-life Career Change
And you may ask yourself, well How did I get here? “Once in a Lifetime” by Talking Heads I found myself asking this very question back in 2010. I’m guessing most of us ask ourselves what type of
Mapping: Plants Run the World; Numbers Just Help Navigate
Although I didn’t know much about Denver Botanic Gardens, I was immediately drawn to a horticulture internship opportunity there. I envisioned a summer of exploring, enrichment and education. That is
