by Delaney Lynch | Jun 4, 2026 | Activities, Horticulture, Things to Do
How to Add this Vibrant Foliage Favorite to Your Life Did you know the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is home to one of the largest coleus collections in North America, featuring nearly 400 different varieties? Coleus is one of the easiest and most impactful ways...
by Delaney Lynch | May 22, 2026 | Horticulture, How To
Grow & Tell: Designing Abundance in Every Corner Step into a maximalist garden and you feel it instantly—color layered upon color, textures weaving together, and life thriving in every inch. Unlike minimalist landscapes that emphasize restraint and open space,...
by Delaney Lynch | May 15, 2026 | Activities, Life Enhancer, Things to Do
When Did You Last Experience Wonder? May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a perfect reminder to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and spend time in nature as the world bursts into bloom. Wonder comes naturally outdoors. And at the Greater Des Moines Botanical...
by Delaney Lynch | May 8, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines
Outdoor Live Music at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When the days grow longer and the breeze off the river drifts through the trees and flowers, there’s something magical about music beneath the open sky. At the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, the Music...
by Delaney Lynch | May 1, 2026 | Horticulture, How To
Grow & Tell: Design a Garden that Engages All Five Senses A sensory garden is designed to awaken the senses—sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste—creating a space that invites people to slow down, explore, and connect with nature in a deeper way. Whether it’s a...
