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Agave ovatifolia: Death Bloom
It's the beginning of the end for a well-known succulent at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, but before the plant dies it is going to go out with a...
Chocolate Chat: Make Your Own Hot Cocoa Mix
Learn about the plant that makes hot cocoa so tasty while creating your own hot cocoa mix at home! Did you know that chocolate comes from a tree? The...
Painting with Pines
Pines and other evergreens are soaking up their time in the sunlight, or should we say snow light, during the winter months. Pines are well known for their...
Work from Dome
What’s better than working from a tropical oasis? Work from DOME at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and enjoy warmth, beautiful views, and...
Nature Play Grand Opening
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of nature play our brand new outdoor play area! The nature play area is located on the northernmost edge of the...