The following review comes to us from Maggie Lee, a New Mexico-based garden designer quite familiar with drought-tolerant plants.
In their new book, “Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens,” Lauren Springer Ogden and Scott Ogden offer a unique resource of 200 adaptive plants ranging from trees to cacti. Accompanying the introductory page to each section, the authors’ beautifully-photographed garden vignettes illustrate accomplished examples of textural tapestries and well-proportioned compositions; gardens rich in species and relationships. I find this book both refreshing and useful.
With the opening of Blossoms of Light this week (Dec. 2-Jan. 1), we’re anticipating a bright and festive holiday season at the Shop at the Gardens. In addition to our eye-catching seasonal merchandise and displays, we’re proud to support the Gardens’ core values of transformation, relevance, diversity and sustainability with a year-round cache of distinctive items that all make wonderful gifts!
Through Dec. 1, shop from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For your convenience, beginning on Dec. 2 we’ll also be open from 5:30-9:30 p.m. during Blossoms of Light. When you visit, be sure to ask about our sustainable products—some of our most unique items include:
Exquisite colors and shapes highlight our recycled glass collection from Spain.
Read more »
We’ve always been known as a premier destination for unique, exquisite merchandise, but our new holiday items add a wonderful, whimsical showcase of gift ideas for the season. The Shop at the Gardens is dedicated to products that represent the Gardens’ core values of sustainability, transformation, diversity and relevance.
Stop in during your daytime visit to the Gardens, or while you’re here for our spectacular, nightly Blossoms of Light display from Dec. 2-Jan. 1. Our regular hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily, and during Blossoms of Light we’ll be open nightly from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
SHOP THE GARDENS ON NOV. 26 AND HELP SUPPORT THE 2nd ANNUAL “SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!”
Some of our favorite gift ideas include:
These ornaments were made locally from leaves grown at Denver Botanic Gardens…the perfect Denver-centric gift.
Read more »
The following blog post was written by Josh Gold, a Gardens member and proud supporter of Mordecai Children’s Garden.
The first time I entered
Mordecai Children’s Garden, I was taken aback by this hidden gem in the Mile High City. A garden on a rooftop? Yeah, maybe in New York but not in Denver.
As I entered the garden on top of the new parking structure at Denver Botanic Gardens, I thought, “Oh, this is going to be a small garden where my son will be able to look and smell some plants.” However, as I walked further in, I saw it was so much more. From bridges, ponds, streams, plants, nature trails and more bridges, this is not your average garden.
This is an adventure in the city. Stroller races on the bridges, digging in the sand, splashing in a stream, playing with the stuffed animals on Marmot Mountain and exploring new plants. Where else can you do this with your kids in one afternoon?
For decades the United States has operated through large industries that provide our nation with almost everything in our lives. Some of the most prominent industries are the grocers that operate supermarkets across the country, which are full of enough food for everyone, in every neighborhood. While we are very fortunate to have access to such high volumes and varieties of food, the convenience of such a massive industry does not exist without consequences.
Read more »
As the warming spring air invites us out, Denver Botanic Gardens would like to invite all dog lovers to join in the second annual Botanic Bow Wow, taking place on Saturday, May 21 from 8 a.m. – noon.
Read more »
Denver Botanic Gardens is officially participating in Earth Hour 2011! Why are we participating?
OmniGlobe at Denver Botanic Gardens
Read more »
It’s always an honor to be recognized for our work with the Metro Denver community. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver has presented the Gardens with the 2010 President’s Award at the annual awards luncheon this year. The award recognizes our involvement in the Hispanic Chamber and support over the year.
We’re thrilled with the award. At the Gardens we strive to work with a varieties of groups and organizations to enhance the community.
We look forward to continued involvement with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver in the coming years.
Posted in: At the Gardens, Green Living, Rocky Mountain Gardening - Comments(0)