Seeds of Knowledge Sown Here
After the sparklers fade and the New Year settles in, our minds naturally turn toward fresh intentions—improving ourselves, our homes, and even our communities. But in the Midwest, winter can make leaving the house feel like a challenge. Who wants to step away from a warm blanket and a cozy couch?
What if there was a place where you could escape the cold, spark your curiosity, and begin building a more beautiful, botanically inspired life—for yourself and your neighborhood?
Welcome to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden—your winter oasis for growth, learning, and inspiration.
Opt Out of Winter
Say goodbye to gray skies and hello to a lush, tropical escape. The Botanical Garden offers one of the easiest, most uplifting Des Moines winter activities, inviting you to step inside warmth, greenery, and possibility.
Each winter, we host Learn on Saturdays—a popular educational series running January through March. Over eight Saturday mornings, you’ll learn from eight expert speakers leading up to a dynamic symposium featuring:
- A keynote presentation
- Multiple breakout sessions
- A Q&A panel with regional experts
And because learning is always better with treats, Flora Café opens at 9 AM with fresh coffee and pastries available for purchase before each class.
Growing the Gardener in You
This is your opportunity to deepen your gardening expertise—whether you’re a beginner looking for confidence or an experienced grower ready to level up.
Learn practical, sustainable skills that help you:
- Grow healthier plants
- Garden more eco-consciously
- Adapt to changing Iowa conditions
- Create thriving home landscapes
It’s everything you need to unearth new knowledge and grow with intention.
Resolution Results
When you invest in yourself this winter, you plant seeds for a brighter, greener spring. Each Saturday brings you a step closer to your gardening goals—and closer to the joy of seeing your ideas come alive.
Come warm your spirit, grow your mind, and cultivate change in your home and community. Your future garden will thank you.
I’m ready to grow—Sign me up!
All Learn on Saturdays in person attendees receive a coupon for $5 off their plant purchase at the Botanical Garden’s Spring Garden Market, May 7–10, featuring Dome Grown™ plants raised right here at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
Note: one coupon per in-person attendee, regardless of the number of in-person sessions attended.
