Dome for the Holidays

Wed-Sun 5-9pm thru Dec 31 *see details for dates

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Saturdays Jan 11-Mar 1 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Amaryllis in Bloom

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Making the Most of Your Amaryllis

Amaryllis Care Amaryllis are a beautiful way to make your winter brighter. And while they do require care, if you follow these guidelines, chances are you'll...

Meet Sammy the Coconut Palm

Can a Coconut Grow in the Midwest? You betcha! Susan Koenen, the younger woman in the picture below, was the Deputy Probate Clerk of Putnam County, MO. She...

Lighting Up Holiday Nights

Displays of holiday lights in public venues are a popular part of the annual celebration of the season. The displays utilize twinkle lights in many ways,...

Impact the Community

What keeps the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden growing as it seeks to cultivate diverse plant collections, offer experiences for all ages, extend free...

What’s Brewing this October?

Craft brewing's monster growth! An economic impact report highlighting the craft brewing industries’ contributions to the state’s economy found that Iowa...

Come See Our Killer Plants!

Carnivorous Plants We've got a collection of alluring, killing, and insect eating plants in the Botanical Garden. Carnivorous plants have evolved to lure,...

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Extra Hours added for Dome for the Holidays! Now starting at 5pm each evening it runs.
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