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Winter Art Scene Heats Up

Hot Glass 'Heats Up' the Garden Experience Baby, it's cold outside, but inside at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, you have the opportunity to see...

Best Blues in town?

Des Blues in Des Moines While blues and jazz may have originated in the southern part of the United States, Des Moines has its own ties to the genre. In the...

Friday Night Lights

What's the perfect date night? According to AI, a great date night consists of these things: Meaningful conversation Shared activity Positive atmosphere...

Time to Dig in!

Dreaming of better weather? Winter’s respite from the growing season doesn’t mean you should stop growing as a gardener! When the weather chills down and it...

Going BIG with Bromeliads

Work started back in January! The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Horticulture staff started meeting way back in January 2024 to plan for this year’s...

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...

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