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Made in the Shade
Why Shade Gardens May Be the Most Relaxing Place to Spend Summer When summer temperatures climb, most of us instinctively look for shade. Fortunately, shady...
How to Make Rhubard Lemonade
Grow & Tell:The Perfect Summer Refresher from Flora Café When the weather warms and summer settles it, there’s nothing quite like a cold, refreshing drink...
Rainbow of Coleus Colors in the Garden
How to Add this Vibrant Foliage Favorite to Your Life Did you know the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is home to one of the largest coleus collections in...
How to Do Maximalist Gardening
Grow & Tell: Designing Abundance in Every Corner Step into a maximalist garden and you feel it instantly—color layered upon color, textures weaving...
Adding Garden Awe Walks to Your Life
When Did You Last Experience Wonder? May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a perfect reminder to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and spend time in nature...
Harmony in Bloom: Find Joy at Summer Concerts in the Garden
Outdoor Live Music at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When the days grow longer and the breeze off the river drifts through the trees and flowers,...
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