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June 2023 Adult Programming Summer is on its way and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has summer programming for people of all ages! Dig in the dirt, try yoga, make a unique tea, and so much more! Learn about and register for our June Adult programming below. Succulent Dish Gardens | [...]
View the Des Moss Skyline at the Botanical Garden Last winter, the holiday train made its last tour of the season through the east end of the Gardeners Show House. Comfortable seating and the familiar journaling seat have returned, in addition to a brand-new art installation comprised of wood and colorful [...]
Filmed and edited by Brent Roske p.g.a. of Roske.tv. Frond Farewell to the Cuban royal palm After spending more than a decade in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s collection, the Roystonea regia (Roy-STOH-nee-uh REE-jee-uh), also known as a Cuban royal palm, will be removed from its home in the conservatory. The specimen [...]
The garden commons is getting a colorful update! Local artist Marissa Hernandez is working with youth from Children’s Cancer Connection and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa to create a mural for the Botanical Garden. The mural will be in the garden commons (between the conservatory and the Gardeners Show House) and [...]
Holiday Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Everyone on your List This holiday season, let us help you take the guess out of gifting. Our Garden Shop is full of unique gift ideas for all the people you love, from stocking stuffers to puzzles, ornaments to science kits. You’ll watch joy cross the [...]
How to Plant and Care For Orchids Tropical orchids are not like most houseplants. They are epiphytes, which means they do not grow in soil but by hanging on to the bark of trees. This unique growing environment means they will not survive the same soils and watering regimens as your typical houseplants. [...]
How to Plant and Care For Amaryllis When planting your amaryllis bulb, it is best to choose an unglazed terra cotta pot with a drainage hole, that is about two inches bigger around than your bulb. This should allow about one inch of space all around your bulb once planted in the pot. [...]
Native Annuals with Ecological Horticulturist Ryan Drake A walk through the Botanical Garden reveals dynamic, complex plantings around every corner. But there is more to those lively blooms and varying textures than aesthetic appeal. This summer, in the Dorothy and Max Rutledge Conifer Garden and Lauridsen Savanna, Ecological Horticulturist Ryan Drake is conducting [...]
Fall Perennial & Bulb Market Preview We're excited to bring back our bulb market in 2020 along with a selection of perennials that are perfect for fall planting, too. Below you'll find five plants to watch for at the Fall Perennial & Bulb Market, from the very first blooms of the season to [...]
Three Tips for Healthy Tomatoes The late-spring months of May and June provide ideal temperatures and conditions for planting tomatoes in Central Iowa. Whether you've grown food in your garden for decades, or if this season is your first attempt at growing your own crops, tomatoes are a great place to start. These [...]
