Posted October 21, 2011 by Ellen Hertzman, Manager of Volunteer Experience

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,
Read more »
Posted October 14, 2011 by Ellen Hertzman, Manager of Volunteer Experience

Ornamental Cucumber
Scary season is fast approaching, and we have no end of odd, creepy, and downright frightening plants for you to enjoy!
Read more »
Posted October 5, 2011 by Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator & Director of Outreach

Willows in fall color on Mount Goliath
Tricked you! You were expecting aspen, weren’t you? Well…there is a lot more gold than just aspen in our mountains and also in our gardens this autumn.
Read more »
Posted September 30, 2011 by Ellen Hertzman, Manager of Volunteer Experience

Late Summer Color
If you are like me, right now you are politely thanking summer for all its delights, and telling it to get lost already—it’s Fall! I went in search of autumn in the Gardens this week, and found the beginnings, as well as plenty of summer color to enjoy. Do be sure to come visit one last time (or two) before first frost—the landscape definitely changes after that, and it could happen any day now.
Read more »
Posted September 16, 2011 by Ellen Hertzman, Manager of Volunteer Experience

September Aster
September is a terrific time to visit the Gardens: perfect weather, lots of color, and endless interesting seeds and grasses. Enjoy!
Inside and Out
September—one day 75 and sunny, the next day it’s pouring. On those days,
Read more »
Posted September 9, 2011 by Ellen Hertzman, Manager of Volunteer Experience

Lainie's Cutting Garden
Late summer in the Gardens: color, texture, and a chill in the air. Now that it’s cooler, get out and get reacquainted!
Read more »
Posted August 27, 2011 by Ellen Hertzman, Manager of Volunteer Experience

White tropical waterlily
This week, I got up close and personal with our waterlilies and lotus. Short of donning your own set of hip waders, allow these photos to give you a closer look at the gems in our water gardens.
Read more »
Posted August 19, 2011 by Ellen Hertzman, Manager of Volunteer Experience

Mojave Sage
Purple is an easy color to love in the garden. From palest to deepest, you’ll find a shade for every mood this week.
Read more »
Posted in: At the Gardens, What's Blooming - Comments(0)