Fall Colors
The first freeze of the season has come and gone. A few of our annuals have bitten the dust, but numerous perennials are absolutely sparkling in the crystal clear air that characterizes fall in Colorado. In addition,
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Rock gardens are the stony guts, the steely heart
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The changing of the seasons is marked in the Research & Conservation department not only by the fact that the days are getting noticeably shorter, but by the fact that we have all returned indoors for the year. The growing and collecting season has dwindled for our botanists and mycologists, and we are now busy processing and analyzing the fruits of our summer labors.
Do you eat? Yeah. Me too! Food Day at Denver Botanic Gardens was designed with you and me in mind! It will be a day to simply celebrate food- with events being held all over the nation. What could be better? Well, how about all the great things that will actually be taking place that day? Cooking demos, discussions, local-food tastings, films, exhibits, tours… just to name a few of the activities. Did I mention that this is all FREE? Not only are the Food Day events free but in support of Food Day, Denver Botanic Gardens will be open free to the public.
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Muhlenbergia reverchonii at the Kendrick Lake gardens at dusk
Ornamental Cucumber
Scary season is fast approaching, and we have no end of odd, creepy, and downright frightening plants for you to enjoy!
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Families are invited to pack their flashlights and blankets for Campfire Tales, a special evening in the Mordecai Children’s Garden on Friday October 28, 2011 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Families can bundle up around the campfire in Sagebrush Stage as you roast marshmallows, make S’mores and sip apple cider. The family-friendly tales of Jonathan Knox, master storyteller, will fill the air and provide a perfect touch to a fall night. In addition, families can explore the garden under the glow of the stars. Special evening activities include invent your own constellation, create a night critter mask and plant an autumn seed to take home.
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New England? I don't THINK so: Acer grandidentatum IN COLORADO!
Certain plants have a certain “cachet” and Acer grandidentatum or bigtooth maple
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