by Delaney Lynch | Jul 16, 2025 | Horticulture
So Much Beauty…with Some Danger too Iowa is awash in a sea of blooms especially visible now with midsummer flowering. But are they all nature’s art or a nuisance? A wildflower or a weed? Or worst, something that can do harm? Iowa is one of six states where Queen...
by Delaney Lynch | Jul 5, 2025 | Horticulture
Where Did all the Orchids Go? Many have asked us, where did all the orchids go? It all started with a simple (or so we thought) project to ensure the orchid collection was inventoried and labeled correctly. Several orchids in the collection were missing their...
by Delaney Lynch | Jun 13, 2025 | Horticulture
Digital Detox Summer Pinterest has just released its summer 2025 trends report. Why does that matter? Because they’re predicting, based on posts and searches, people are looking for ways to get off their screens and into real life as the weather warms up. And it just...
by Delaney Lynch | Jun 5, 2025 | Horticulture
Lilies: The Summer Garden Showstoppers Turn up the excitement in your garden with these vivid and attention-getting blooms that often are the brightest and boldest come June. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is home to a wide variety of “lilies” from Oriental...
by Delaney Lynch | Apr 14, 2025 | Garden Design
Growing a Living Wall of Plants A living wall is a garden of its own. Dreaming of one, planting, and tending one can be a humbling experience. It’s easy to see and enjoy the successes, but it’s equally important to roll with, and learn from the failures. Why Create a...
