How to Make Rhubard Lemonade

by Delaney Lynch | Jun 26, 2026 | Flora, How To, Recipes

Grow & Tell:The Perfect Summer Refresher from Flora Café When the weather warms and summer settles it, there’s nothing quite like a cold, refreshing drink outdoors. One of the most popular seasonal favorites at Flora Café, located within the Greater Des Moines...

Rainbow of Coleus Colors in the Garden

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...

How to Do Maximalist Gardening

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,...

Adding Garden Awe Walks to Your Life

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...

Harmony in Bloom: Find Joy at Summer Concerts in the Garden

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...