In the Sun
A picture, don’t they say, is worth a few words, so this week, I’ll entice you into the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory with snapshots of a sunny morning in the rainforest….
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Claret Club in bloom late April near Moab
It’s hard to believe that in a mere three months the giant mounds of claret cup all over the west will be studded with their waxy, badminton birdie flowers. Wouldn’t you enjoy seeing this in person? Well,
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Come visit us at the Helen Fowler Library on Saturday morning for an introduction to the many gardening and horticultural resources we offer!
Get an overview of our collections, learn how to research topics using our library catalog, and find out about checkout opportunities for DBG members.
Saturday, January 30 at 11:00.
Vriesea fosteriana 'Red Chestnut'
In July of this year, the Biennial of the Americas will be occurring here in Denver. It is a celebration of art, culture, and the Western Hemisphere in general. So this got me to thinking,
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Contrary to popular belief plants are not as dormant in winter as one would think. Even in a rather harsh climate like Denver there are flowers that bloom outside through the colder months. Adonis amurensis is one such plant that blooms while the year is young. Galanthus elwesii is another early bloomer that has stired to action in the last few weeks. Both can be found in the Rock Alpine Garden.
Golden Shrimp Plant
This week has been grey and nippy, and I’m in need of a splash of color. Where better to find it than in the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory! Many flowers will catch your eye as you stroll through. Here are a few that caught mine:
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Duesberry, Rock Fall, NM
I’ve just finished hanging an extraordinary show—Joellyn Duesberry’s Southwest: Sharpening the Edge. I knew it was going to be a good show, but seeing it on the grand walls of the Gates Court Gallery, I realize it’s exceptional.
Joly’s work has an affiliation with the early Modernists who were living and working in Taos, like Walter Ufer, Victor Higgins and Nicolai Fechin. It’s a tradition that suits her. The brushstroke, the way she captures shadow and light, and the immediacy of the experience really draw you into the paintings. You may even recognize a few of the scenes.
We took the title from a quote from the artist, “…working all over Montana, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado sharpened my edges…” You’ll have a chance to meet the artist at the opening reception on Thursday, January 28, 5:30-8 p.m. Try to RSVP if you can — exhibits@botanicgardens.org.
Brugmansia sanguinea
Recently, we planted a new addition in the Boettcher Tropical Conservatory, Brugmansia sanguinea, or the ‘red angel’s trumpet.’ This crimson-flowered tree will surely be a treat when in bloom. Brugmansia is a genus of trees and shrubs consisting of only seven species. These pendulous-flowered beauties are members of the
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