by Delaney Lynch | Apr 24, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines
Spring Gardening Tips for a Fresh Start After months of gray skies and frozen ground, spring feels like a deep breath for both gardeners and gardens. It’s the season of fresh starts, muddy boots, and the first brave shoots pushing through cool soil. As the days grow...
by Delaney Lynch | Apr 17, 2026 | Horticulture, How To
Grow & Tell: Easy Earth Day Gardening Project for Kids & Families Looking for a simple, meaningful Earth Day activity for kids? Planting vegetable seeds in recycled containers is a fun, hands-on way to get the whole family growing—while also learning how to...
by Delaney Lynch | Apr 10, 2026 | Bloom Extra
Don’t Miss the Latest Edition of the New Bloom Magazine Inside the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s Spring + Summer New Bloom Magazine you’ll find features on macro-photography, more about Bonsai, videos that stroll through refreshed spaces in...
by Delaney Lynch | Apr 3, 2026 | Horticulture, How To
Grow & Tell: The Gardener’s Dilemma: Cut or Keep? Stand in front of an overgrown shrub or a leggy houseplant, and you’ll feel it—the hesitation before the first cut. What if I remove too much? What if I ruin it? Most people think of pruning as taking something...
by Delaney Lynch | Mar 27, 2026 | Life Enhancer, Personal Growth
Celebrating the People Who Make the Garden Grow Volunteer Appreciation Month is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the people who quietly help the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden thrive: its volunteers. Every year, these dedicated individuals directly impact...
